encantada
/en-kan-TAH-da/
pleased to meet you
As a social greeting, a woman says "Encantada" to express that she is pleased to meet someone.
encantada(Adjective)
pleased to meet you
?as a social greeting (used by a woman)
nice to meet you
?social greeting
,charmed
?social greeting (older, more formal)
📝 In Action
Hola, soy Sofía. — ¡Encantada!
A1Hello, I'm Sofia. — Pleased to meet you!
Mi hermana dijo, 'Mucho gusto, encantada de conocerte.'
A2My sister said, 'It's a pleasure, pleased to meet you.'
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Matching
This word must match the gender of the person speaking. If a woman says it, use 'encantada'. If a man says it, use 'encantado'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong ending
Mistake: "A woman says 'encantado.'"
Correction: A woman must say 'encantada' (ending in -a) because she is feminine, even if the person she is meeting is male. The word describes the speaker.
⭐ Usage Tips
Quick and Polite
When someone introduces themselves, '¡Encantada!' is a very common, friendly, and polite one-word response.
When something is "Encantada," it means it is magically charmed or enchanted.
encantada(Adjective)
enchanted
?magically charmed
,delighted
?very pleased
charmed
?under a spell
,thrilled
?extremely happy
📝 In Action
La princesa fue encantada por la bruja malvada.
B1The princess was enchanted by the evil witch.
Ella estaba encantada con el regalo que le diste.
B2She was delighted with the gift you gave her.
Encontramos una casa antigua que parecía encantada.
B2We found an old house that looked enchanted (or haunted).
💡 Grammar Points
Past Participle as Adjective
This word is the feminine form of the past participle of 'encantar' (to enchant/to delight). When used with 'estar' or 'ser', it functions just like an adjective, describing a state or quality.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Enchanted' and 'Haunted'
Mistake: "Using 'encantada' for a house that is simply haunted (like by a ghost)."
Correction: While 'encantada' often implies a magical or ghostly state, 'embrujada' is often a clearer word for 'haunted' or 'bewitched' in many contexts, though 'encantada' is understood.
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Strong Pleasure
Using 'estoy encantada' is a very strong way to say you are happy or pleased about something, stronger than just 'estoy feliz'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: encantada
Question 1 of 2
If you are a woman meeting a new colleague, what is the most appropriate single word greeting to express pleasure?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a man say 'encantada'?
No. A man must use 'encantado' (ending in -o) because this word functions as an adjective that must match the gender of the person speaking. 'Encantada' is exclusively for women.
Is 'encantada' the same as 'me encanta'?
They are related but used differently. 'Me encanta' means 'I love/it delights me' (using the verb 'encantar'). 'Encantada' is an adjective meaning 'charmed' or 'delighted' (used to describe a person or thing).