Spanish word

encantado

Pronunciation

IPA/eŋkanˈtaðo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveglad

Example

Estoy encantado de verte.

I am glad to see you.

Illustration for encantado (glad)

More examples

Estoy encantado con el regalo.

I'm pleased with the gift.

Core concept

A person smiling warmly at someone they have just met.

Common phrases

  • estar encantado de

    be glad to

  • encantado de conocerte

    pleased to meet you

  • estar encantado con

    be pleased with

Similar words

contento: Calmly pleased and satisfied, showing a steady, tranquil contentment.
feliz: Generally happy and fulfilled, with a lasting sense of well-being.
alegre: Bright, cheerful and lively in mood, showing a playful, upbeat energy.
emocionado: Strongly excited or moved, feeling intense anticipation or emotional thrill.

Definition in Spanish

Expresa alegría o placer intenso; también se usa como fórmula de cortesía al presentarse con la interjección «¡Encantado!».

Word origin

From Latin incantare 'to enchant', the verb encantar yielded the past participle encantado, which is used adjectivally to mean 'charmed' or 'glad'.

Usage tips

  • Used alone as a polite reply to an introduction, '¡Encantado!' commonly replaces 'mucho gusto' and speakers match gender with encantado/encantada.

Other meanings

  • thrilledadjective
  • enchantedadjective

Opposites

  • desencantadodisenchantedadjective
  • decepcionadodisappointedadjective

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