How do people in Spain show affection?

Greeting Family and Friends in Spain Girls normally greet both guys and girls with a kiss (un beso) on each cheek and guys greet girls with two kisses and guys with a handshake. Guys normally dont hug other males but, if they are close family, they may also hug.

How can I be happy in Spain?

Usually, to describe happiness, youll hear contento / contenta (“content”). Or, you could say “delighted” in Spanish with encantado / encantada. And to feel “excited” in Spanish, its emocionado / emocionada. If youre happy about some news you heard, you would use the verb alegrarse.