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Alegre

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Descriptions:

• Happy or joyful in nature.
• Bright and lively.

Sample Sentence:

Maria's face always lights up with an alegre smile whenever she sees her friends.

Sense 2:

Descriptions:

• Pertaining to the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.
• Characteristic of its culture.

Sample Sentence:

The alegre music and dance of the region captivated tourists from around the world.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Descriptions:

• A type of Brazilian music and dance.
• A genre featuring lively rhythms and cheerful melodies.

Sample Sentence:

We could hear the alegre drifting from the nearby samba club.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

Descriptions:

• In a happy or cheerful manner.

Sample Sentence:

The children played alegrely in the park, laughing and running around.

Related Products:

• Alegre Music on Amazon
• Alegre Dance on Amazon
• Books on Alegre Culture