éxtasis
/ˈeɡstasis/ · B2 · noun · m
ecstasy
🤩 éxtasis = Greek ek (out) + stasis (standing): standing outside yourself
Spanish éxtasis is nearly identical to English ecstasy. It comes from Greek ekstasis, 'ek' (out) + 'stasis' (standing), meaning being driven out of your normal state. Say it as EKS-ta-sis.