Goya (en. Bitter melon)
/ˈɡoja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Feeling of intense joy from a state of intoxication.
The party was filled with goya and laughter.
La fiesta estaba llena de goya y risas.
Ecstasy or overflowing joy.
He feels immense goya seeing his family gathered.
Siente una goya inmensa al ver a su familia reunida.
Extreme joy or happiness.
The team's victory brought him an inexplicable goya.
La victoria del equipo le trajo una goya inexplicable.
Etymology
From the Spanish term 'goya', related to a state of joy or intoxication.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be in goya
To be in a state of extreme happiness.
estar en goya
to give goya
To produce joy or satisfaction.
dar goya
Related Words
goyesco
Related to joy or goya.
goyesco
goyito
Sometimes used in an affectionate tone to refer to someone who is cheerful.
goyito
Slang Meanings
To be very happy or euphoric.
Today I am in goya because I passed the exam.
Hoy estoy en goya porque pasé el examen.
To celebrate in an exuberant manner.
The party ended in total goya.
La fiesta terminó en goya total.