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    Placeres (en. Pleasures)

    /plaˈθeɾes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Pleasant sensations experienced when fulfilling a need or desire.
    The pleasures of gourmet food are indescribable.
    Los placeres de la comida gourmet son indescriptibles.
    Enjoyment or delight felt in response to something considered pleasant.
    The pleasure of reading a good book is unparalleled.
    El placer de leer un buen libro es incomparable.
    A moment or situation in which satisfaction and contentment are felt.
    The simple pleasures of life are often the most valuable.
    Los placeres simples de la vida a menudo son los más valiosos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'placere', meaning 'pleasant, to like'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pleasures of life
    Pleasant and satisfying moments that life brings.
    placeres de la vida
    seek pleasures
    Trying to find situations or things that cause satisfaction.
    buscar placeres
    give pleasure
    To provide satisfaction or pleasure to someone.
    dar placer

    Related Words

    pleasure
    Feeling of satisfaction or joy.
    placer
    pleasurable
    That causes pleasure, that is pleasant.
    placeroso
    complacency
    State of satisfaction or enjoyment.
    complacencia

    Slang Meanings

    To have fun or enjoy intensely.
    Last night we went out and had a lot of pleasures at the party.
    Anoche salimos y tuvimos muchos placeres en la fiesta.
    To do something you really like.
    That movie gave me a lot of pleasures.
    Esa película me dio muchos placeres.