Usage Note
Alegrar is most naturally used in the reflexive form alegrarse (de/por), meaning 'to be glad (about)': me alegro de verte = 'I'm glad to see you.' The transitive use (la noticia me alegró = the news cheered me up) is also common. The related adjective is alegre (cheerful) and the noun alegría (joy).
Examples
"Me alegra saber que estás bien."
Natural Translation
I'm glad to know you're well.
Literal Translation
To-me gladdens knowing that you are well.

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