alegras

Alegras is a name that can refer to more than one thing in the Spanish-speaking world. In onomastic use, Alegras is a surname of Spanish origin, likely derived from a nickname connected to alegria, meaning joy or happiness, or from a place name tied to that term. The surname is relatively uncommon but is documented in Spain and in Latin American countries where Spanish surnames spread through migration. Variants and related forms may occur in different regions, reflecting local spelling and pronunciation.

In linguistic use, alegras is the second-person singular present indicative form of the verb alegrar, meaning “you please” or “you make happy.” It appears in everyday Spanish grammar in sentences such as “Tú alegras a todos con tu entusiasmo.” The root alegr- comes from alegre, meaning joyful, a term with cognates across Romance languages.

Geographic and cultural distribution for the surname is typically regional, with occurrences in family histories and local records rather than in extensive, widely published genealogies. As with many Spanish surnames derived from nicknames or traits, its bearers may have historical ties to communities where jovial or sociable reputations were noted.

Notable people: There are no widely recognized individuals with the surname Alegras in major reference works on name-origin or biographical databases. The name may occur in personal or local contexts without broad public prominence.

See also: Alegría; Allegra.