deleitar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Deleitar is a verb in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/ðe.leˈitar/

Translation Options into English

1. To delight
2. To please
3. To enchant

Meaning and Usage

Deleitar means to take great pleasure in something or to cause someone to feel great joy or satisfaction. It can be used in various contexts, such as enjoying a beautiful piece of art, a delicious meal, or a lovely performance. The word is frequently used in both oral and written forms but might be more commonly found in written contexts such as literature, formal speeches, or poetic expressions due to its somewhat elevated tone.

Example Sentences

1. La música de este grupo puede deleitar a cualquiera.

2. The music of this group can delight anyone.

3. Siempre trata de deleitar a sus huéspedes con una cena especial.

4. He always tries to delight his guests with a special dinner.

5. La novela nos deleita con su narrativa envolvente.

6. The novel delights us with its captivating narrative.

Idiomatic Expressions

While deleitar itself is not commonly found in a vast number of idiomatic expressions, it does appear in several phrases where delight or pleasure is emphasized, particularly in literary contexts. Below are some examples:

1. Deleitarse con algo

2. Se deleitó con la belleza del paisaje.

   • He delighted in the beauty of the landscape.

3. Deleitar el paladar

4. Esta comida deleitará tu paladar.

   • This food will delight your palate.

5. Deleitarse en la música

6. Me deleito en la música clásica mientras estudio.

   • I delight in classical music while studying.

7. Deleitar a alguien con algo

8. La función de esta noche deleitará a todos los asistentes.
   • Tonight's performance will delight all attendees.

Etymology

The verb deleitar comes from the Latin delectare, which means "to charm" or "to please." The root delect-, along with the suffix -ar, forms the current Spanish verb.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Encantar (to enchant) - Placer (to please)

Antonyms: - Molestar (to bother) - Aburrir (to bore)