Spanish Conversation · Level 164
30 words
Spanish word
encantar
Pronunciation
IPA/eŋkanˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verblove
Example
Me encanta este libro.
I love this book.
More examples
¿Te encanta viajar al extranjero?
Do you love traveling abroad?
Core concept
Deep delight as if enchanted.
Common phrases
me encanta este libro
love this book
les encanta las tapas
love tapas
te encanta cocinar
love cooking
Similar words
gustar: Feel general liking for something that pleases or appeals.
amar: Feel deep, lasting love and strong emotional attachment to someone or something.
interesar: Find something interesting and feel curiosity or attention toward it.
adorar: Feel very strong affection and admiration, often with enthusiastic devotion.
Definition in Spanish
Mostrar que algo causa un placer fuerte o resulta muy atractivo para alguien, tanto respecto a objetos como a acciones, sin implicar necesariamente deseo de poseerlo.
Word origin
Derives from Latin incantare (in- + cantare 'to sing'), originally 'to charm by chanting', and in Romance languages it broadens to mean causing strong pleasure or liking.
Usage tips
- Encantar uses indirect-object pronouns and agrees in number with the thing that pleases, and me encantaría + infinitive expresses a polite 'I would love to'.