Goces (en. Joys)

/ˈɡo.θes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of experiencing intense pleasure.
The pleasures of life are hard to describe.
Los goces de la vida son difíciles de describir.
Joy or satisfaction felt at a given moment.
His pleasures were evident during the celebration.
Sus goces eran evidentes durante la celebración.
Enjoyment or delight obtained from something.
The pleasures that music brings him are incomparable.
Los goces que le brinda la música son incomparables.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'gozar', which comes from the Latin 'guadere', meaning 'to enjoy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give pleasures
To provoke great joy or pleasure in someone.
dar goces
to live in pleasures
To enjoy life to the fullest.
vivir en goces
pleasures and sorrows
To reflect both the positive and negative experiences of life.
goces y tristezas

Related Words

to enjoy
To experience or enjoy intensely.
gozar
delight
An intense pleasure felt when doing something.
deleite
satisfaction
State of satisfaction or contentment felt.
satisfacción

Slang Meanings

Intense pleasure, generally associated with moments of fun.
That party was a total pleasure.
Esa fiesta fue un goces total.
Overflowing joy, used in festive situations.
The concert was pure pleasure.
El concierto fue puro goces.