Spanish word

paradisíaco

Pronunciation

IPA/paɾaðiˈsiako/

Meaning

  • adjectiveheavenly

Example

La playa es paradisíaca.

The beach is heavenly.

Illustration for paradisíaco (heavenly)

More examples

Encontramos un rincón paradisíaco donde descansar.

We found a heavenly spot to rest.

Core concept

A sunlit secluded beach cove with soft sand and still turquoise sea.

Common phrases

  • playa paradisíaca

    heavenly beach

  • isla paradisíaca

    heavenly island

  • rincón paradisíaco

    heavenly spot

Similar words

bonito: Sweet-looking and pleasant, giving a neat, attractive visual impression.
hermoso: Gorgeously beautiful, with views that impress and stir emotion.
encantador: Enchanting in character, creating delight and holding attention.
idílico: Peacefully ideal, presenting a harmonious, carefree atmosphere.

Definition in Spanish

Que describe un lugar muy hermoso y tranquilo, como si fuera un paraíso.

Word origin

Spanish paraíso (from Latin paradisus) combines with the adjective-forming suffix -íaco, from Latin -iacus/Greek -iakos, to mean 'of or relating to' and produce 'paradise-like'.

Usage tips

  • The written accent falls on the í and the adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun (paradisíaco/paradisíaca/paradisíacos/paradisíacas).

Other meanings

  • paradisiacaladjective

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