Gratas (en. Pleasant)

/ˈɡratas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is pleasant or well-received.
Your visit was very pleasant for everyone.
Tu visita fue muy grata para todos.
That causes joy or happiness.
We received pleasant letters from our friends.
Recibimos cartas gratas de nuestros amigos.
Used to refer to enjoyable things.
It was a pleasant surprise to find her here.
Fue una grata sorpresa encontrarla aquí.

Etymology

From Latin 'gratus' which means 'pleasant.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

a pleasant surprise
an unexpected and pleasant piece of news or meeting.
una grata sorpresa
pleasant company
societies that are pleasant and well-received.
gratas compañías
pleasant memories
memories that are enjoyable and should be valued.
recuerdos gratos

Related Words

gratitude
Feeling of gratitude.
gratitud
pleasure
Satisfaction or pleasure.
agrado
pleasant
Synonym of pleasant in its singular form.
grato

Slang Meanings

Something that is welcome or enjoyable in a relaxed context.
The food at that party was pleasant, everyone enjoyed it.
La comida en esa fiesta fue gratas, todos la disfrutaron.
An event or gathering that is eagerly anticipated.
The reunion of old friends was pleasant.
El reencuentro de viejos amigos fue gratas.