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enamorar

eh-nah-moh-rahr/enamoˈɾaɾ/

“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

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

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

present

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

indicative

preterite

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

imperfect

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

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesenamoran
yoenamoro
túenamoras
vosotrosenamoráis
nosotrosenamoramos
él/ella/ustedenamora
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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.