Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/plaˈθeɾ/

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Translation

pleasure

Word origin

From Latin placere ('to please, to be agreeable').

Origin
Latin
Root
placere
English cognates
please, pleasure, placid, complacent

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralplaceres

Examples

verte .

It is a pleasure to finally see you after so long.

lectura .

Reading is one of his great pleasures in life.

.

With great pleasure I accept the invitation to your wedding.

auténtico .

Cooking for my friends is a real pleasure.

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We listened to the music with true pleasure.

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This word is part of lesson 14.