Placentera (en. Pleasant)

/plaθenˈteɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Characterized by causing pleasure or a feeling of well-being.
A summer afternoon at the beach is a pleasant experience.
Una tarde de verano en la playa es una experiencia placentera.
Something that is nice or enjoyable.
Listening to soft music can be very pleasant.
Escuchar música suave puede ser muy placentera.
Something that is rewarding or comforting.
Reading a good book is a pleasant activity.
La lectura de un buen libro es una actividad placentera.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'placentarius', which means pleasant or pleasurable.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a pleasant experience
a situation that provokes satisfaction or joy.
una experiencia placentera
pleasant moments
moments that are enjoyable and pleasant.
momentos placenteros
to do something with pleasure
to carry out an activity in an enjoyable way.
hacer algo con placer

Related Words

pleasure
Feeling of satisfaction or pleasure.
placer
pleasant
Producing enjoyment or pleasure.
agradable
satisfaction
Feeling of contentment or fulfillment.
satisfacción

Slang Meanings

Enjoying to the fullest
That party was pleasant; I had a lot of fun.
Esa fiesta estuvo placentera, me divertí mucho.
Having a good time
The meeting was very pleasant; we enjoyed the conversation.
El encuentro fue muy placentero, disfrutamos de la conversación.