No. 1,352 in Portuguese
felicidade
Happiness; a state of joy or contentment.
In a sentence
A felicidade é o objetivo de muitos na vida.
Happiness is the goal of many in life.
Here, 'felicidade' refers to a general emotional state of joy and contentment, used as a noun to represent an abstract concept.
Ela expressou sua felicidade ao receber boas notícias.
She expressed her happiness upon receiving good news.
In this context, 'felicidade' refers to a specific personal feeling of joy, derived from a moment or event.
Espero que você encontre felicidade nas coisas simples.
I hope you find happiness in simple things.
Here, 'felicidade' is used to wish ongoing joy and contentment, implying an enduring state related to life's experiences.
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