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How to Say ‘He/She is happy’ in Portuguese

Está feliz

esh-TAH feh-LEEZ

[esh-TAH feh-LEEZ]

💬 Usage Tip: Portuguese often leaves out ele/ela when it's obvious, so Está feliz can mean "he's happy" or "she's happy." You get the person from context, not from the verb form here.

Phrase Breakdown

Está

[esh-TAH]

From estar, used to describe a temporary state or feeling.

Example

Está feliz com a vitória.

He/She is happy with the victory.

feliz

[feh-LEEZ]

happy

Describes someone feeling joy or pleasure.

Example

Está feliz depois do golo.

He/She is happy after the goal.

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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