No. 3,942 in Spanish
alegría
Joy or happiness.
In a sentence
La alegría de los niños jugando al aire libre era contagiosa.
The joy of the children playing outdoors was contagious.
Here, 'alegría' is used to describe the emotion or atmosphere created by the children playing outside, emphasizing its ability to spread among onlookers.
Me llena de alegría ver a mis amigos después de tanto tiempo.
Seeing my friends after such a long time fills me with joy.
In this sentence, 'alegría' captures the personal happiness or pleasure derived from a specific event, meeting friends after a while.
La música tiene el poder de traer alegría incluso en los momentos difíciles.
Music has the power to bring joy even in difficult times.
Here, 'alegría' refers to the general positive emotion that music can instill, highlighting its universal and comforting effect.
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