Spanish word

fascinante

Pronunciation

IPA/fasθiˈnante/

Meaning

  • adjectivecharming

Example

Ella es fascinante.

She is charming.

Illustration for fascinante (charming)

More examples

Me parece fascinante cómo cambian las estaciones.

It seems fascinating how the seasons change.

Core concept

A person who holds a room in rapt attention.

Common phrases

  • un libro fascinante

    a fascinating book

  • me parece fascinante

    seems fascinating

  • realmente fascinante

    really fascinating

Similar words

interesante: Arouses curiosity and prompts a desire to learn more.
encantador: Charms with a warm, friendly manner that feels approachable.
atractivo: Draws attention through looks or atmosphere, visually appealing.
magnético: Exerts a strong, almost physical pull on people's attention.

Definition in Spanish

Que provoca un interés vivo y una atracción por algo o alguien.

Word origin

From Latin fascinare 'to bewitch', adopted into Spanish as the verb fascinar, with the suffix -ante forming an adjective meaning 'causing fascination'.

Usage tips

  • As a short exclamation, '¡Fascinante!' expresses surprise or captivated interest, but used directly about a person it can sound intense so speakers often prefer encantador/a for a gentler compliment.

Other meanings

  • captivatingadjective
  • enchantingadjective

Opposites

  • aburridoboringadjective

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