How to Say "rapture" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “rapture” is “éxtasis” — use 'éxtasis' when describing a state of overwhelming spiritual or emotional exaltation, often in a public or shared context.
éxtasis
Examples
El público entró en éxtasis cuando el cantante salió al escenario.
The audience went into ecstasy when the singer came onto the stage.
trance
trahn-sehˈtɾanθe
Examples
El chamán entró en trance durante la ceremonia.
The shaman entered a trance during the ceremony.
La música era tan envolvente que el público parecía estar en trance.
The music was so immersive that the audience seemed to be in a trance.
Cayó en un trance hipnótico.
He fell into a hypnotic trance.
Verb Pairing
To say someone is 'in a trance,' use the verb 'estar' (to be) or 'entrar' (to enter).
transporte
trans-POR-tetɾansˈpoɾte
Examples
El público estalló en un transporte de admiración al final de la obra.
The audience erupted in a transport of admiration at the end of the play.
Confusing Éxtasis with Trance
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