rejoices

[rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪz]

verb

alegra-se, rejubila-se

1. Third person singular present tense of 'rejoice': to feel or show great joy or delight

She rejoices at the news of her promotion.

Ela se alegra com a notícia de sua promoção.

2. To celebrate or express joy about something

The team rejoices after winning the championship.

O time rejubila após ganhar o campeonato.

NYC Slang

gets hyped, gets stoked

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

alegra-se, se alegra

Most common in spoken Portuguese

São Paulo

alegra-se, rejubila-se

Both forms widely used

Rio de Janeiro

se alegra, curte

Colloquial: 'curte' (likes/enjoys) is popular in informal speech

Portugal

alegra-se, rejubila-se

Both forms are standard; more formal register typical

rejoices in something: aproveita-se de algo com alegria

rejoice with others: alegrar-se com outros

rejoice at/over: alegrar-se com, rejubilar-se por

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