Portuguese words for kids · Feelings
How to say “happy” in Portuguese
Happy is the feeling word kids reach for first, and it shows up in some of the most joyful, clap-along songs.
Happy in Portuguese (Portugal)
feliz
Sounds like ≈ fuh-LEESH
Good to know: In Portugal the final z of feliz sounds like "sh". Contente is used in the clapping song.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Portuguese songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Estou feliz hoje.
I am happy today.
from Estou Feliz (I Am Happy)
Estou contente hoje!
I am happy today.
from Se Estás Contente (If You're Happy)
Eu estou feliz!
I am happy!
from Parabéns, Feliz Aniversário (Happy Birthday)
4 songs that teach it
“Happy” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Portuguese with its English meaning.
Estou Feliz
I Am Happy · Feelings · Premium
- feliz · happy
- sorriso · smile
- rir · to laugh
- contente · glad
Se Estás Contente
If You're Happy · Feelings · Premium
- contente · happy
- bater palmas · to clap
- mãos · hands
- pé · foot
Parabéns, Feliz Aniversário
Happy Birthday · Celebrations · Premium
- aniversário · birthday
- feliz · happy
- bolo · cake
- prenda · gift
O Jogo dos Opostos
The Opposites Game · Opposites · Premium
- contente · happy
- triste · sad
- alto · loud
- baixinho · quiet
Also sung in: Por Favor e Obrigado, Amo-te, Como Te Sentes?, Os Meus Sapatos, Hoje É Segunda-Feira, Ano Novo.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Clap your hands when you feel happy, like in the song, and say feliz.
- 2At bedtime, ask what made your child feliz today.
- 3Draw a happy face and stick it on the fridge with the word.
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“Happy” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Portuguesehas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Portuguese songs with your family.