Spanish words for kids · Feelings
How to say “happy” in Spanish
Happy is the feeling word kids reach for first, and it shows up in some of the most joyful, clap-along songs.
Happy in Spanish
feliz
Sounds like ≈ feh-LEES
Good to know: Feliz is the same for boys and girls. Contento / contenta is a near-synonym used in the clapping song.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Spanish songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Estoy feliz ahora.
I'm happy now.
from Estoy Feliz (I Am Happy)
Si estás contento
If you're happy
from Si Estás Contento (If You're Happy)
¡Yo digo feliz!
I say happy!
from El Juego de los Opuestos (The Opposites Game)
4 songs that teach it
“Happy” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Spanish with its English meaning.
Estoy Feliz
I Am Happy · Feelings · Premium
- feliz · happy
- sonrisa · smile
- reír · to laugh
- contento · glad
Si Estás Contento
If You're Happy · Feelings · Premium
- contento · happy
- aplaudir · to clap
- manos · hands
- pie · foot
Feliz Cumpleaños
Happy Birthday · Celebrations · Premium
- cumpleaños · birthday
- feliz · happy
- pastel · cake
- regalo · gift
El Juego de los Opuestos
The Opposites Game · Opposites · Premium
- feliz · happy
- triste · sad
- fuerte · loud
- suave · soft
Also sung in: ¿Cómo Te Sientes?, El Dragón Amable, Animales del Mar, Mi Primer Día de Clase.
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.
Related Spanish words
“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). Spanishhas 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 Spanish songs with your family.