Spanish Conversation · Level 27
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Spanish word
cautivar
Pronunciation
IPA/kautiˈβaɾ/
Meaning
- verbfascinate
Example
La actuación me cautivó.
The performance fascinated me.
More examples
Su forma de hablar puede cautivar a los oyentes.
His way of speaking can captivate listeners.
Core concept
A performer holding an entire room's attention.
Common phrases
cautivar al público
captivate the audience
cautivar a alguien
captivate someone
cautivar con la voz
captivate with one's voice
Similar words
fascinar: Inspires intense wonder and curiosity, often with a sense of amazement.
encantar: Generates delight and warm liking, making someone or something very pleasing.
atraer: Draws attention or interest toward someone or something.
impresionar: Creates a strong impression or emotional impact that affects the viewer.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer que alguien se sienta fascinado o atraído de modo notable, normalmente por una persona, una obra o una acción.
Word origin
From Latin captivāre 'to seize' through captīvus 'captive', originally meaning to take someone captive and extended metaphorically to capture attention.
Usage tips
- Commonly appears with a direct object and, for animate targets, the preposition a as in cautivar a alguien or cautivar al público.
Other meanings
- enchantverb
- attractverb
Opposites
- aburrirboreverb
- desagradardispleaseverb
Related words
- cautivantecaptivatingadjective
- cautivadorcaptivatingadjective
- cautivacióncaptivationnoun