Engracia (en. Engracia)

[en-gra-cia]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Quality of being graceful or having grace.

Her grace allowed her to stand out in dance.

Su engracia le permitió destacarse en el baile.

State of being in grace or being favored.

He is in favor with his superiors.

Está en engracia con sus superiores.

The word 'engracia' comes from the Latin 'ingratia', which means 'grace' or 'favor'.

to be in favor

To have someone's favor or approval.

estar en engracia

to fall into favor

To be favored or accepted by someone.

caer en engracia

grace

Quality of being pleasant or charming.

gracia

to favor

To give support or benefit to someone.

favorecer

privilege

Advantage or special right granted to someone.

privilegio

To be well regarded or accepted by a group.

After helping at the party, he is now in the group's favor.

Después de ayudar en la fiesta, ahora está en la engracia del grupo.

To receive unexpected support or favor.

With that recommendation, he fell into favor for the job.

Con esa recomendación, cayó en engracia para el trabajo.