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How to Say ‘I am happy that’ in Portuguese

Fico feliz que

FEE-coh feh-LEEZ keh

[FEE-coh feh-LEEZ keh]

💬 Usage Tip: After fico feliz que, Portuguese normally switches to a different verb form: que estejam, que tenham, que façam. It's a very common pattern after feelings and reactions.

Phrase Breakdown

Fico

[FEE-coh]

I'm

Contraction of 'I am'.

Example

Fico feliz por você.

I'm happy for you.

feliz

[feh-LEEZ]

Happy

Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

Example

Estou feliz hoje.

I'm happy today.

que

[keh]

That

Used to introduce a clause explaining something.

Example

Estou feliz que você veio.

I'm happy that you came.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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