encantadora
“encantadora” means “charming” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
charming, lovely
Also: delightful, sweet
📝 In Action
Mi nueva vecina es muy encantadora y siempre me saluda.
A2My new neighbor is very charming and always greets me.
La decoración de su sala era simple, pero encantadora.
B1The decoration of her living room was simple, but lovely.
Tuvimos una tarde encantadora en el parque con los niños.
A2We had a delightful afternoon in the park with the children.
charmer
Also: enchantress
📝 In Action
Ella es considerada la encantadora del grupo; todos hacen lo que pide.
B1She is considered the charmer of the group; everyone does what she asks.
La vendedora era una verdadera encantadora con los clientes.
B2The saleswoman was a true charmer with the clients.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "encantadora" in Spanish:
charmer→charming→delightful→enchantress→lovely→sweet→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: encantadora
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'encantadora' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'encantar' (to charm or delight). This verb, in turn, originates from the Latin 'incantare,' meaning 'to chant a magic formula or cast a spell.' The meaning evolved from using magic words to simply being captivating and delightful.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (via the verb form)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the masculine form of 'encantadora'?
The masculine form is 'encantador'. You use this when describing a male person or a masculine noun, such as 'un hombre encantador' (a charming man) or 'un lugar encantador' (a lovely place).
Can 'encantadora' mean 'magical'?
While its root relates to casting spells, in modern everyday Spanish, 'encantadora' almost always means 'charming' or 'delightful' due to personality or appearance. If you need to talk about actual magic, you would use words like 'hechicera' or 'maga'.