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delicia

deh-LEE-syah/deˈlisja/

“delicia” means “delight” in Spanish (a source of great pleasure).

delight, treat

Also: pleasure, delicacy
NounfA2
Spain
A child smiling with pure joy while eating a large, colorful ice cream sundae.

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Este pastel es una delicia.

A1

This cake is a delight.

Fue una delicia escucharte tocar el piano.

B1

It was a pleasure to hear you play the piano.

Viajar por Italia es una delicia para los sentidos.

B2

Traveling through Italy is a delight for the senses.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • placer (pleasure)
  • manjar (delicacy (specifically food))
  • gozo (joy)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • una verdadera delicia – a true delight
  • las delicias de – the delights of
  • ser una delicia – to be a delight

Idioms & Expressions

  • hacer las delicias de alguien – to be the favorite of or to greatly please someone

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "delicia" in Spanish:

delicacy→delight→pleasure→treat→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: delicia

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'This juice is a delight'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
delicioso(delicious) — Adjective
deleitar(to delight) — Verb
deleite(joy/delight) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'deliciae', which refers to pleasures, charms, or luxury.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: delightFrench: déliceItalian: delizia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'delicia' for non-food items?

Absolutely! You can use it to describe a nice breeze, a beautiful song, or a pleasant conversation.

Is it 'el delicia' or 'la delicia'?

It is always 'la delicia' because it is a feminine noun ending in -a.

How do I make it plural?

Simply add an -s: 'delicias'. For example: 'Las delicias de la vida' (The delights of life).