delectación
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la delectación
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (literary) (joy)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. delight
Alfonso era un hombre de familia, y pasar tiempo con sus hijos era su gran delectación.Alfonso was a family man, and spending time with his children was his great delight.
b. delectation (literary)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
La boda de la hija del conde era causa de gran delectación.The wedding of the count's daughter was cause for great delectation.
2. (literary) (sensual gratification)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. pleasure
"La delectación de la carne no es un pecado en sí, pero romper tus votos matrimoniales sí," dijo el monje."The pleasures of the flesh are not a sin in and of themselves, but breaking your wedding vows is," said the monk.
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