éxtasis
/EKS-tah-sees/
ecstasy
A visual representation of 'éxtasis' as a state of overwhelming joy and happiness.
éxtasis(noun)
ecstasy
?a state of overwhelming joy or rapture
rapture
?spiritual or emotional exaltation
,bliss
?extreme happiness
📝 In Action
El público entró en éxtasis cuando el cantante salió al escenario.
B1The audience went into ecstasy when the singer came onto the stage.
Contemplaba el paisaje con un sentimiento de éxtasis.
B2She contemplated the landscape with a feeling of rapture.
Es un estado de éxtasis místico.
C1It is a state of mystical ecstasy.
💡 Grammar Points
The plural form
This word is special because it stays exactly the same whether you are talking about one or many: 'el éxtasis' (singular) and 'los éxtasis' (plural).
Always accented
The stress is on the first syllable. In Spanish, words that have the stress three syllables from the end always need an accent mark.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender confusion
Mistake: "la éxtasis"
Correction: el éxtasis
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'en'
When describing someone experiencing this feeling, we almost always use the preposition 'en' (in), like 'en éxtasis'.
A literal representation of 'éxtasis' referring to the synthetic substance.
📝 In Action
La policía confiscó varias pastillas de éxtasis.
B2The police confiscated several ecstasy pills.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: éxtasis
Question 1 of 2
If you are 'en éxtasis', how are you feeling?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'éxtasis' a common word in daily conversation?
Not for everyday chores, but it's very common when talking about music, art, or very intense emotional experiences.
Is it always spelled with an accent?
Yes! Because the voice hits hardest on the 'é' (the third-to-last syllable), Spanish rules require an accent mark.