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The meaning of the Spanish word "alegra" and how you use it

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me...alegra
(v. + obj.) (present) (usted / él / ella) am glad
Ildu

Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Clickable Example Sentences

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Me alegra que vinieras .
I'm glad you came over.
Siempre me alegra cuando salimos juntos .
I'm always glad when we go out together.
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Video Examples

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Paw Patrol and the Mer-Pup
Me alegra que le gustaran ; coma todas las que quiera .
I'm glad you liked them; eat all the ones that you want.
Camille & Emily Make a Pact About Gabriel - Emily in Paris
Gracias por enviarme el mensaje ; me alegra poder verte .
Thank you for sending me the message; I'm glad I can see you.
The Theft of the Secret Ingredient - SpongeBob SquarePants
Pues me alegra que preguntaras , porque esto se trata de que robaste el ingrediente secreto de la « cangreburger ».
Well, I'm glad that you asked, because this is about that you stole the secret ingredient of the Krabby Patty.
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alegra
(v.) (present) (usted / él / ella) cheer(s); make(s) happy
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Adrián Camacho

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Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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Clickable Example Sentences

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Ella me alegra cuando estoy triste .
She makes me happy when I'm sad.
El payaso te alegra .
The clown cheers you up.
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Video Examples

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"Who Loves You like I Do?" - Carlos Baute
¿ Quién te ama y quién te alegra ?
Who loves you and who makes you happy?
The Ghosts That Haunt Modern Women
Me alegra que hayas venido .
I'm glad you've come.
Love, Simon - Official Trailer
Simon , me alegra saber que hay otro chico en el instituto con el mismo secreto .
Simon, I'm happy to know that there is another guy at school with the same secret.
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alegra
(v.) (present) (usted / él / ella) brighten(s) up; liven(s) up
Ildu

Ildu

Content Editor
Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Clickable Example Sentences

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La nueva decoración alegra el jardín .
The new decoration brightens up the garden.
Escuchar música me alegra el día .
Listening to music brightens up my day.
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Video Examples

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"Who Loves You like I Do?" - Carlos Baute
¿ Quién te alegra los días como yo ?
Who brightens your days like I do?
"Who Loves You like I Do?" - Carlos Baute
¿ Quién te alegra los días como yo ?
Who brightens your days like I do?
"Who Loves You like I Do?" - Carlos Baute
¿ Quién te alegra los días como yo ?
Who brightens your days like I do?
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me...alegra...que
(phrase) (present) (yo) am glad (that); am happy (that)

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Me alegra que vinieras .
I'm glad you came.
Me alegra mucho saber que obtuviste el empleo .
I'm very happy to know that you got the job.
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Video Examples

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Harvey Tells Donna about His Relationship with Paula - Suits
Podrá ser luego . / Me alegra que me dijeras . / Gracias , Donna ; a mí igual .
It may be later. / I'm glad you told me. / Thanks, Donna; me too.
SpongeBob's New Long Pants! - SpongeBob SquarePants
No tengo idea de qué sucedió , pero me alegra que haya terminado .
I don't have a clue about what happened, but I'm glad it's ended.
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alegra
(v.) (imperative) (tú) cheer up; make happy

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Alegra ese cuerpo .
Cheer up that body.
Alegra a tus compañeros .
Make your mates happy.
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Video Examples

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The Ghosts That Haunt Modern Women
Me boicotea todos los objetos de mi casa . / Sonríe , alegra esa cara , que vean lo feliz que eres .
It boycotts all the objects in my house. / Smile, cheer up that face, let them see how happy you are.
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