Spanish word

deleite

Pronunciation

IPA/deˈleite/

Meaning

  • masculine noundelight

Example

Es un deleite pasar tiempo contigo.

It's a delight to spend time with you.

Illustration for deleite (delight)

More examples

¡Qué deleite ver a los niños jugar!

What a delight to see the children play!

Core concept

A warm, lingering pleasure after an enjoyable experience.

Common phrases

  • ¡Qué deleite!

    what a delight

  • es todo un deleite

    a real delight

Similar words

placer: A simple, agreeable sensation of enjoyment from tastes, touch, or events.
gusto: An earnest, wholehearted relish or pleasure in doing or experiencing something.
alegría: A spontaneous, light-hearted feeling of joy that brightens the moment.
satisfacción: A steady sense of contentment when needs or goals are satisfied.

Definition in Spanish

Placer o gozo que causa una experiencia agradable y deja una sensación positiva.

Word origin

From Latin delectare 'to please', Spanish deleite comes through medieval Romance forms and is cognate with English delight and French délice.

Usage tips

  • Often sounds slightly formal or literary, so speakers prefer 'me encanta' or 'me gusta' for casual likes.

Other meanings

  • joynoun
  • pleasurenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • deleitardelightverb
  • deleitadodelightedadjective

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