encantador
“encantador” means “charming” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
charming, lovely
Also: delightful, captivating
📝 In Action
Mi abuela es una mujer encantadora, siempre tiene historias divertidas.
A2My grandmother is a charming woman; she always has funny stories.
El café que encontramos en la esquina era pequeño pero encantador.
B1The café we found on the corner was small but lovely.
Su sonrisa encantadora hizo que todos se sintieran bienvenidos.
B1His charming smile made everyone feel welcome.
charmer
Also: enchanter, snake charmer
📝 In Action
El director, un verdadero encantador, convenció a todos de invertir en su proyecto.
C1The director, a true charmer, convinced everyone to invest in his project.
En la historia, el encantador usó su magia para proteger el reino.
B2In the story, the enchanter used his magic to protect the kingdom.
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Words that translate to "encantador" in Spanish:
captivating→charmer→charming→delightful→enchanter→lovely→snake charmer→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: encantador
Question 1 of 2
Which of these sentences correctly uses the feminine form of 'encantador'?
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'Encantador' comes from the verb 'encantar' (to delight, to enchant). This Spanish root traces back to the Latin word *incantāre*, which meant 'to chant a magic formula' or 'to cast a spell.' So, a charming person is literally someone who puts others 'under a spell' with their personality!
First recorded: 13th century (in its root form)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'encantador' different from 'simpático'?
'Simpático' means 'nice' or 'friendly'—it's a basic pleasant quality. 'Encantador' is a much stronger word; it means someone is highly charming, attractive, or delightful in a captivating way.
Can I use 'encantador' to describe food?
Yes, you can use it to describe a place or a situation ('una cena encantadora' - a lovely dinner), but it's less common for describing the taste of the food itself. Use words like 'delicioso' for taste.