What does alegrar-se in Portuguese mean?
What is the meaning of the word alegrar-se in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use alegrar-se in Portuguese.
The word alegrar-se in Portuguese means rejoice, alegrar-se, animar-se, alegrar-se, alegrar-se, alegrar-se, make joyful, become joyful, regozijar-se, alegrar, animar, estremecer, vibrar, alegrar, animar, alegrar, iluminar, alegrar, alegrar, alegrar, animar. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word alegrar-se
rejoiceverbo pronominal/reflexivo (tornar-se alegre) (intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.") |
alegrar-se(feel joyful about) (verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.) Market traders are rejoicing in their victory against the local council's proposed regulations. |
animar-se, alegrar-sephrasal verb, intransitive (become happier) (verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.) A Sra. Mills animou-se quando o chá e o bolo foram servidos. Mrs. Mills cheered up when the tea and cake were served. |
alegrar-severbal expression (take pleasure) (verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.) The girls rejoice in teasing their brother. |
alegrar-se(rejoice: in a victory, etc.) (verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.) The team gloried in their well-earned victory. |
make joyful(tornar mais vivo, feliz) |
become joyful(ficar alegre) |
regozijar-seintransitive verb (feel joyful) (verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.) The family are rejoicing after winning the lottery. |
alegrar, animartransitive verb (usually passive, dated (make joyful) (verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.) The news in Julia's letter will elate its reader. |
estremecer, vibrartransitive verb (thrill) (emocionar) (verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.) The prospect of moving to Paris exhilarated Penelope. |
alegrartransitive verb (cheer, make happier) (ficar satisfeito) (verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.) |
animar, alegrarphrasal verb, transitive, separable (make happier) (verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.) Toma uma taça de sorvete de chocolate para te animar. Here's a plate of chocolate ice cream to cheer you up. |
iluminarphrasal verb, transitive, separable (figurative (make cheerfully attractive) (figurado, tornar atrativo) (verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.) Some colourful curtains and cushion covers will brighten this room up. |
alegrarphrasal verb, transitive, separable (informal (enliven, cheer) (verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.) Quando estou triste, uma bela canção sempre me alegra. When I'm feeling sad, a pretty song always perks me up. |
alegrartransitive verb (make happy) (verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.) Os presentes de aniversário que Mary recebeu certamente pareceram alegrá-la. The birthday presents Mary received certainly appeared to delight her. |
alegrar, animarphrasal verb, transitive, separable (figurative (make more cheerful) (verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.) Essa notícia maravilhosa alegrou minha semana. That wonderful news has brightened up my week. |
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