Gozo (en. Joy)

/ˈɡo.θo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of happiness or delight.
She feels great joy when seeing her family gathered.
Siente un gran gozo al ver a su familia reunida.
Pleasure derived from an experience or situation.
The joy of the children receiving their gifts was contagious.
El gozo de los niños al recibir sus regalos era contagioso.
Spiritual or religious joy.
The joy he feels in his heart is a divine gift.
El gozo que siente en su corazón es un regalo divino.

Etymology

From Latin 'gaudium', which means joy or pleasure.

Common Phrases and Expressions

immense joy
Great joy or extreme pleasure.
gozo inmenso
to bring joy
To do something that causes joy.
dar gozo
joy in the soul
Deep feeling of inner joy.
gozo en el alma

Related Words

joyful
That which feels or causes joy.
gozoso
to enjoy
To experience joy or pleasure.
gozar
joyfulness
Party or cheerful atmosphere.
gozadera

Slang Meanings

Pure joy or intense fun.
The party was a blast, everyone enjoyed themselves a lot.
La fiesta fue una gozada, todos disfrutaron mucho.
State of overflowing happiness.
After receiving the news, he was in total joy.
Después de recibir la noticia, estaba en gozo total.