Paraíso (en. Paradise)

/paɾa'iso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An ideal or perfect place, often associated with happiness.

The garden is a paradise of beauty and tranquility.

El jardín es un paraíso de belleza y tranquilidad.

In religious texts, it refers to the place where one enjoys the presence of God.

The faithful hope to reach paradise after life.

Los fieles esperan llegar al paraíso después de la vida.

Any place considered a refuge of joy or well-being.

Spending the holidays at the beach was like being in a paradise.

Pasar las vacaciones en la playa fue como estar en un paraíso.

From the Latin 'paradīsus', which comes from the Greek 'παράδεισος' (parádeisos), meaning 'enclosed garden'.

a paradise on earth

A place that is considered very beautiful or pleasant.

un paraíso en la tierra

to live in a paradise

To experience a state of extreme happiness or comfort.

vivir en un paraíso

lost paradise

Referring to something that has been lost and had great value or beauty.

paraíso perdido

Eden

Place of peace and complete happiness, often related to a natural setting.

edén

Happiness

State of satisfaction and extreme pleasure.

felicidad

Tranquility

State of calmness and serenity.

tranquilidad

A very pleasant place or where one enjoys a lot.

That café is a paradise for coffee lovers.

Esa cafetería es un paraíso para los amantes del café.

A place where everything is perfect.

It is a paradise in the midst of the chaos of the city.

Es un paraíso en medio del caos de la ciudad.