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    Delectación (en. Delectation)

    /delektaˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of intense satisfaction or pleasure.
    The delectation of a good wine is incomparable.
    La delectación de un buen vino es incomparable.
    Deep joy experienced in the presence of something pleasurable.
    She feels a delectation when listening to her favorite music.
    Siente una delectación al escuchar su música favorita.
    The action of delighting or enjoying something intensely.
    The delectation for gourmet food is evident on his face.
    La delectación por la comida gourmet es evidente en su rostro.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'delectatio', which means 'pleasure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    delectation of the senses
    Pleasure experienced through the senses.
    delectación de los sentidos
    seek delectation
    To try to find or experience pleasure in something.
    buscar la delectación
    fill with delectation
    To fully satisfy someone in their desire for pleasure.
    llenar de delectación

    Related Words

    delightment
    State of being delighted or intensely enjoying something.
    deleitamiento
    delight
    Pleasure or satisfaction derived from something that is enjoyed.
    deleite
    enjoyment
    Action of enjoying or experiencing pleasure.
    disfrute

    Slang Meanings

    To feel extreme pleasure in something.
    That food is pure delectation, I love it.
    Esa comida es pura delectación, me encanta.
    Total satisfaction.
    Watching that movie was total delectation.
    Ver esa película fue una delectación total.