/plaˈθeɾ/
to like (something or someone); to please (somebody)
“Esto me place mucho.” — I really like this.
Synonyms: gustar, agradar
Inherited from Latin placēre, with irregular conservation of initial /pl-/ (the expected form would be *llacer). Compare Portuguese prazer.
pleasure; something done to please
“Ha sido un placer conocerte.” — It was a pleasure to meet you.
Related: a placer, antro de placer
Inherited from Latin placēre, with irregular conservation of initial /pl-/ (the expected form would be *llacer). Compare Portuguese prazer.
placer (place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold); sandbank
“Fuimos al placer.” — We went to the placer.
Related to placel (“sandbank”), from plaza (“place”).