Spanish Conversation · Level 96
60 words
Spanish word
fascinar
Pronunciation
IPA/fasθiˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbfascinate
Example
Me fascina la música.
I am fascinated by music.
More examples
A mi abuela le fascina la jardinería.
Gardening fascinates my grandmother.
Core concept
A bright star drawing a small figure closer as if by magnetism.
Common phrases
algo fascina a alguien
Something fascinates someone
le fascina algo
Something fascinates them
Similar words
encantar: Inspires intense delight and warm fondness.
gustar: Pleases or appeals in a way that causes liking.
interesar: Arouses curiosity and directs attention toward a topic.
atraer: Draws attention or interest toward something, as if pulled in.
Definition in Spanish
Provocar en alguien una atracción o interés muy intenso que hace que preste mucha atención o quede cautivado.
Word origin
From Latin fascinare 'to charm or bewitch', with the original magical idea shifting metaphorically to 'to captivate or enthrall'.
Usage tips
- Although cognate with English 'fascinate', Spanish normally uses it in gustar-type constructions, so the verb agrees with the thing that fascinates rather than the person who feels it.
Opposites
- aburrirboreverb
- desagradardispleaseverb
Related words
- fascinantefascinatingadjective
- fascinaciónfascinationnoun
- fascinadofascinatedadjective