deleitoso
/deleiˈtoso/
The English word delightful can be translated into Spanish as deleitoso. Wiktionary also lists deleitable.
Meaning: pleasant, pleasing (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| deleitoso | /deleiˈtoso/ |
| deleitable | /deleiˈtable/ |
Both deleitoso and deleitable are used to describe something that is pleasant or pleasing.
Which one should you use?
While deleitoso is a valid word, it is much more literary and formal than the common way to say 'delightful' in everyday conversation, which would be encantador or encantadora.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective deleitoso changes its form to match the nouns it describes. Use the feminine form deleitosa to match a feminine noun, the masculine plural form deleitosos to match a masculine plural noun and the feminine plural form deleitosas to match a feminine plural noun.
Did you know?
- The common word for 'delightful' encantador shares a root with encantar which means 'to love' or 'to be enchanted by'. This creates a semantic link between beauty and a magical spell.
- The root of deleite shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'eat', coming from the Proto-Indo-European root for 'consuming' or 'enjoying food'.
- If you find a person's behavior or a place's charm 'delightful', using deleitoso might make you sound like a character from a 19th-century romantic novel rather than a modern speaker.
Examples in context
- La película que vi anoche fue encantadora. Los actores hicieron un trabajo maravilloso.The movie I watched last night was delightful. The actors did a wonderful job.
- El evento fue precioso. La comida era deliciosa y la música era encantadora.The event was delightful. The food was delicious, and the music was charming.
- Tu discurso fue maravilloso. Transmitiste tu mensaje de una manera encantadora y convincente.Your speech was delightful. You conveyed your message in a charming and compelling way.
- La fiesta de anoche estuvo genial. La música estaba increíble y el ambiente era divertido.Last night's party was delightful. The music was amazing, and the atmosphere was enjoyable.
- La película que vimos fue super divertida. Nos reímos durante toda la proyección.The movie we watched was really delightful. We laughed throughout the entire screening.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are eating at a restaurant.
- JavierPrueba este pastel, Lucía.Try this cake, Lucía.
- LucíaTiene un sabor deleitoso.It has a delightful taste.
- Javier¿Te gustaría pedir otro trozo?Would you like to order another slice?
- LucíaSí, por favor, Javier.Yes, please, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “delightful” translations and entries deleitoso, deleitable, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries deleitable, deleitoso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
