Bienaventuranza (en. Blessedness)

/bjenavenˈtuɾanθa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Supreme happiness considered to be granted by a deity.
The faithful seek bliss in their prayers.
Los fieles buscan la bienaventuranza en sus oraciones.
Joy and happiness in a spiritual context.
The concept of bliss is central in many religions.
El concepto de bienaventuranza es central en muchas religiones.
State of being blessed or receiving divine grace.
Bliss is a gift that many long for.
La bienaventuranza es un regalo que muchos anhelan.

Etymology

From Latin 'beatitudo', which means happiness or bliss.

Common Phrases and Expressions

eternal bliss
A state of perpetual happiness, usually associated with the afterlife.
bienaventuranza eterna
seeking bliss
To attempt to achieve a state of happiness and complete satisfaction.
buscar la bienaventuranza

Related Words

blessed
A person who enjoys bliss or divine happiness.
bienaventurado
beatitude
State of supreme happiness.
beatitud

Slang Meanings

Extreme happiness at a specific moment.
That day was pure bliss for everyone.
Ese día fue pura bienaventuranza para todos.
A very pleasurable or satisfying experience.
That movie was a bliss for my senses.
Esa película fue una bienaventuranza para mis sentidos.