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deleita

[duh-lay-EE-tuh]
verb
delights, pleases, charms
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'deleitar' - to give pleasure or delight to someone
This music delights him greatly.
Esta música o deleita muito.
2. To charm or captivate with something pleasing
The beautiful landscape delights the tourists.
A bela paisagem deleita os turistas.
3. Reflexive form: 'deleita-se' - to take pleasure in, to enjoy
She delights in reading books.
Ela se deleita em ler livros.
Synonyms
agradaencantaalegrasatisfazgratifica
Antonyms
desagradaentristecechateiaaborrecimento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deleita
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
deleita
Standard usage in Portugal, somewhat more formal/literary

Related Idioms & Phrases

deleita-se com
o que deleita
não se deleita
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