joyful

[/ˈdʒɔɪfəl/]

adjective

alegre

1. full of joy; feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness

She had a joyful expression on her face when she received the gift.

Ela tinha uma expressão alegre no rosto quando recebeu o presente.

2. characterized by or full of joy

It was a joyful celebration attended by hundreds of people.

Foi uma celebração alegre com a presença de centenas de pessoas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

alegre

most common usage

Rio de Janeiro

feliz

often used interchangeably with alegre

São Paulo

alegre

standard usage

Portugal

alegre

consistent with European Portuguese

joyful reunion

joyful occasion

spread joy

bundle of joy

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