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felicidad

happiness

noun feh-lee-see-DAHD Rare

Origin: Latin felicitas, from felix 'happy, lucky'

Usage Note

Felicidad in the plural (felicidades) is the standard congratulatory expression, equivalent to 'congratulations' or 'best wishes' (e.g. on a birthday). The singular refers to the state of happiness. The adjective is feliz and the verb felicitar means 'to congratulate'.

Examples

"La felicidad no tiene precio."

Natural Translation

Happiness has no price.

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