encanta
“encanta” means “to love (something)” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to love (something)
Also: to be delighted by, to be enchanting
📝 In Action
Me encanta el café por la mañana.
A1I love coffee in the morning.
A mi hermana le encanta leer novelas de misterio.
A2My sister loves to read mystery novels.
¿No te encanta cómo huele la lluvia?
B1Don't you love how the rain smells?
Nos encantan las películas que diriges.
B1We love the movies you direct.
to enchant
Also: to bewitch, to charm / to captivate
📝 In Action
La hechicera encanta al caballero para que olvide su misión.
B2The sorceress enchants the knight so that he forgets his mission.
El orador encanta al público con sus palabras.
C1The speaker captivates the audience with his words.
Indicative
Present
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Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "encanta" in Spanish:
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Which sentence correctly says 'We love the beaches' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'incantāre', which meant 'to sing a magic spell over something'. This is why it has the double meaning of both loving something (it 'charms' you) and literally casting a spell.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'me encanta' and 'yo amo'?
'Me encanta' is for things, ideas, and activities you love (Me encanta el chocolate). 'Amo' is for deep, emotional love, usually for people or pets (Amo a mi familia). Using 'amo' for an object sounds overly dramatic.
Why does the verb change from 'encanta' to 'encantan'?
The verb agrees with the *thing being loved*, not the person loving it. If the thing is singular ('la casa'), you use 'encanta'. If the thing is plural ('los perros'), you use 'encantan'.