Usage Note
Regocijo denotes an exuberant, often public or collective joy — closer to 'rejoicing' or 'jubilation' than quiet happiness. The related verb is regocijarse (to rejoice). It appears frequently in literary and formal registers; in everyday speech alegría is more common.
Examples
"El triunfo llenó de regocijo a la multitud."
Natural Translation
The triumph filled the crowd with joy.
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