Using 'Yo' instead of 'Me'

Think of 'encanta' as meaning 'it is enchanting to'. The thing you love is doing the action. That's why we say 'Me encanta el libro' (The book is enchanting to me), not 'Yo encanto el libro'.

It Works Backwards!

If you love more than one thing, the verb changes to match. 'Me encanta la pizza' (I love pizza), but 'Me encantan los tacos' (I love tacos).

Use 'encantan' for Plural Things

To add extra emphasis, you can add 'A mí...' at the beginning. For example, 'A mí me encanta el verano, pero a él no le gusta.' (I love summer, but he doesn't like it.)

For Emphasis

Extremely common. Used every day to express strong liking or love for things, activities, or ideas.

In this meaning, the verb works just like in English. The person or thing doing the enchanting is the subject. For example, 'La bruja (she) encanta al príncipe (him).'

A 'Normal' Verb Structure

Outside of fairy tales, you'll hear this used figuratively. For instance, 'Esa canción me encanta' could mean 'That song captivates me,' which is a beautiful, slightly more poetic way of saying you love it.

Mostly Figurative

Less common, used in stories, fantasy, or figuratively to mean captivate.

Learn the meaning of 'encanta' in Spanish. Master the unique 'gustar-like' grammar for expressing love for things, see full conjugations for 'encantar', and explore examples.

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