gaiety

[/ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/]

nounfemininepl: gaieties

alegria

1. the state or quality of being lighthearted, cheerful, and merry

The gaiety of the festival filled the streets with laughter and joy.

A alegria do festival encheu as ruas de risos e felicidade.

2. merrymaking and celebration; festive enjoyment

They celebrated with great gaiety throughout the evening.

Eles celebraram com muita alegria durante toda a noite.

3. a cheerful or amusing quality or atmosphere

The gaiety in her voice was unmistakable.

A alegria em sua voz era inconfundível.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

alegria

most common translation

General Brazilian

jovialidade

used for emphasis on jovial spirit

Portugal

alegria

standard usage

Portugal

hilaridade

for emphasis on hilarity and laughter

with gaiety and abandon - com muita alegria e despreocupação

infectious gaiety - alegria contagiante

burst of gaiety - surto de alegria

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