Placentero (en. Pleasant)

/plaθen'teɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That is pleasant or satisfying.

Example Sentence: The massage was very pleasurable.

El masaje fue muy placentero.

Definition: That generates sensations of pleasure.

Example Sentence: She found a pleasurable atmosphere at the beach.

Ella encontró un ambiente placentero en la playa.

Definition: That is comforting or nice.

Example Sentence: It was a pleasurable experience to share with friends.

Fue una experiencia placentera compartir con amigos.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'placentarius', related to 'placere', which means 'to please'.

Phrase: a pleasurable moment

Meaning: A pleasant time that is enjoyed.

un momento placentero

Phrase: to do something pleasurable

Meaning: To engage in an activity that generates satisfaction.

hacer algo placentero

Phrase: to seek pleasure

Meaning: To try to find activities or situations that are enjoyable.

buscar el placer

Related Word: pleasure

Description: Sensation of satisfaction or pleasure.

placer

Related Word: satisfaction

Description: State of feeling that a desire or need has been fulfilled.

satisfacción

Related Word: enjoyment

Description: Taste or delight in something.

disfrute

Slang Meaning: Pleasant and fun.

Example: That party was very pleasurable; everyone had fun.

Esa fiesta fue muy placentera, todos se divirtieron.

Slang Meaning: Relaxing and comfortable.

Example: The day at the spa was purely pleasurable.

El día en el spa fue puramente placentero.