encantadora
/en-can-ta-DO-ra/
charming
An "encantadora" personality is charming, describing someone with an appealing and captivating manner.
encantadora(Adjective)
charming
?describing personality or manner
,lovely
?describing appearance or general impression
delightful
?causing great pleasure
,sweet
?describing a kind person
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'encantadora' describes a feminine, singular thing or person, it must end in '-a'. If you were describing a man, you would use 'encantador'.
⭐ Usage Tips
A Strong Compliment
Using 'encantadora' is a very positive and warm compliment, implying both niceness and appeal, often related to manners or personality.
As a noun, "encantadora" means a charmer—a person who captivates and delights others.
encantadora(Noun)
charmer
?a person who captivates others
enchantress
?a captivating or fascinating woman (often used figuratively, not magically)
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using it as a Noun
When 'encantadora' is used as a noun, it usually needs a word like 'la' or 'una' before it to identify the specific person.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: encantadora
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'encantadora' as an adjective?
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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'.