paraíso
/paɾaˈiso/masculine
The English word paradise is translated into Spanish as paraíso.
paraíso is a masculine noun used to describe a very pleasant place.
Meaning: very pleasant place (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is paraísos, which is created by adding -s to the end. As a masculine noun, it is preceded by the masculine definite article el to say "the paradise" (el paraíso).
How do you pronounce it?
/paɾaˈiso/
Did you know?
- The Spanish language uses paraíso fiscal to describe a tax haven, treating the lack of taxes as a financial 'paradise'.
- In some Latin American contexts, paraíso can be used ironically to describe a place that is actually chaotic or miserable.
- In Spanish, you might hear the expression 'un paraíso de perdición', which creates a paradoxical way to describe a place that is both incredibly beautiful and dangerously tempting.
Examples in context
- Canadá no es un paraíso.Canada is not a paradise.Tatoeba #2463927 by marcelostockle, translation #2439794 by Hybrid
- Tuve el paraíso en mi corazón.I had the paradise in my heart.Tatoeba #4954824 by DarkHollow, translation #3381393 by Scott
- La isla es un paraíso para los niños.The island is a paradise for children.Tatoeba #461047 by Shishir, translation #44738 by CM
- Visitar las playas de las Maldivas es como estar en el paraíso. Las aguas cristalinas y la arena blanca te harán sentir en otro mundo.Visiting the beaches of the Maldives is like being in paradise. The crystal clear waters and white sand will make you feel like you are in another world.
- Esta isla tropical es un auténtico edén. Sus exuberantes selvas y cascadas te harán sentir en el paraíso.This tropical island is a true Eden. Its lush jungles and waterfalls will make you feel in paradise.
- Canadá en otoño es un verdadero paraíso terrenal. Los colores de los arces son espectaculares.Canada in autumn is a true earthly paradise. The colors of the maples are spectacular.
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Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing their dream vacation destination.
- Mateo¿Quieres ir a esta isla, María?Do you want to go to this island, María?
- MaríaSí, parece un paraíso tropical.Yes, it looks like a tropical paradise.
- MateoPara mí, este lugar es un paraíso.For me, this place is a paradise.
- María¡Es un sueño hecho realidad!It is a dream come true!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “paradise” translations and entries paraíso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
