How do you say "cheerful" in Italian?

allegra

Adjective Noun

In Italian, "cheerful" is allegra.

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Pronunciation

Allegra is ahl-LEH-grah, stress on the second syllable, with the double L held slightly longer than a single L.

Grammar notes

allegra is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Fece un cenno allegro con la mano.

He gave a cheerful wave.

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How to remember allegra

Allegra relates to the musical term 'allegro', a lively, cheerful tempo in music.

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Questions about allegra

How do you pronounce allegra?

Allegra is ahl-LEH-grah, stress on the second syllable, with the double L held slightly longer than a single L.

Is allegra formal or casual?

allegra is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is allegra used in Italian?

allegra is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Fece un cenno allegro con la mano. (He gave a cheerful wave.).

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