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enamorar

eh-nah-moh-rahrenamoˈɾaɾ

“enamorar” means “to win someone's heart” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to win someone's heart

Also: to woo
VerbB1regular ar
A person offering a beautiful red rose to another person under a soft light.
gerundenamorando
past Participleenamorado
infinitiveenamorar

📝 In Action

Él quiere enamorar a Sofía con flores.

A2

He wants to win Sofia's heart with flowers.

No es fácil enamorar a alguien que no cree en el amor.

B1

It's not easy to make someone fall in love if they don't believe in love.

Intentó enamorarla durante meses antes de invitarla a salir.

B2

He tried to woo her for months before asking her out.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • desenamorar (to make someone stop loving)

Common Collocations

  • enamorar a primera vista – to win someone over at first sight
  • intentar enamorar – to try to win someone's heart

to charm

Also: to enchant
VerbB2regular ar
A cozy, magical cottage tucked into a lush green forest with glowing windows.
gerundenamorando
past Participleenamorado
infinitiveenamorar

📝 In Action

Esa ciudad enamora a cualquiera que la visita.

B1

That city charms anyone who visits it.

Su voz enamora al público.

B2

Her voice enchants the audience.

Este paisaje enamora por sus colores.

C1

This landscape captivates you with its colors.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cautivar (to captivate)
  • fascinar (to fascinate)

Common Collocations

  • un paisaje que enamora – a landscape that charms you

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoenamorara
túenamoraras
él/ella/ustedenamorara
nosotrosenamoráramos
vosotrosenamorarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesenamoraran

Present Subjunctive

yoenamore
túenamores
él/ella/ustedenamore
nosotrosenamoremos
vosotrosenamoréis
ellos/ellas/ustedesenamoren

Indicative

Preterite

yoenamoré
túenamoraste
él/ella/ustedenamoró
nosotrosenamoramos
vosotrosenamorasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesenamoraron

Imperfect

yoenamoraba
túenamorabas
él/ella/ustedenamoraba
nosotrosenamorábamos
vosotrosenamorabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesenamoraban

Present

yoenamoro
túenamoras
él/ella/ustedenamora
nosotrosenamoramos
vosotrosenamoráis
ellos/ellas/ustedesenamoran
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Words that translate to "enamorar" in Spanish:

to charm→to enchant→to woo→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: enamorar

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence means 'I want to win her heart'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
amor(love) — Noun
enamorado(in love / lover) — Adjective
enamoramiento(the act of falling in love) — Noun
desenamorar(to stop loving) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish prefix 'en-' (in/into) and the noun 'amor' (love), following the pattern of many verbs that describe entering a state.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: innamorarePortuguese: enamorar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'enamorar' and 'enamorarse'?

'Enamorar' is something you do to someone else (I woo you). 'Enamorarse' is something that happens to you (I fall in love).

Can I use 'enamorar' for things that aren't people?

Yes! It is very common to say a song, a meal, or a city 'enamora' because it is so beautiful or impressive.

Is 'enamorar' a regular verb?

Yes, it follows the standard pattern for all -ar verbs in all tenses.