encantada
“encantada” means “pleased to meet you” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
pleased to meet you
Also: nice to meet you, charmed
📝 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.'
enchanted, delighted
Also: charmed, thrilled
📝 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).
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Words that translate to "encantada" in Spanish:
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If you are a woman meeting a new colleague, what is the most appropriate single word greeting to express pleasure?
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The word comes from the Latin 'incantare,' meaning 'to chant a spell upon' or 'to put under a magical influence.' This ancient meaning of casting a spell is still present in the modern Spanish use of 'encantar' (to enchant).
First recorded: 13th century (in related forms)
Cognates (Related words)
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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).