Inklingo

encantará

en-can-ta-RÁ/en.kan.taˈɾa/

encantará means will love in Spanish (expressing strong future affection/liking).

will love, will be delightful

Also: will charm, will adore
VerbA2regular ar
A happy child with wide eyes reaching out excitedly towards a small, fluffy puppy. The scene conveys strong future affection and anticipation.
infinitiveencantar
gerundencantando
past Participleencantado

📝 In Action

Sé que te encantará esta película.

A2

I know that you will love this movie.

Nos encantará verte en la fiesta.

B1

We will be delighted to see you at the party.

¿Crees que a María le encantará el regalo?

A2

Do you think Maria will love the gift?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fascinará (will fascinate)
  • gustará mucho (will like a lot)
  • adorará (will adore)

Antonyms

  • disgustará (will dislike)
  • aburrirá (will bore)

Common Collocations

  • Me encantará la ideaI will love the idea
  • Le encantará el regaloHe/She will love the gift

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedencanta
yoencanto
encantas
ellos/ellas/ustedesencantan
nosotrosencantamos
vosotrosencantáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedencantaba
yoencantaba
encantabas
ellos/ellas/ustedesencantaban
nosotrosencantábamos
vosotrosencantabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedencantó
yoencanté
encantaste
ellos/ellas/ustedesencantaron
nosotrosencantamos
vosotrosencantasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedencante
yoencante
encantes
ellos/ellas/ustedesencanten
nosotrosencantemos
vosotrosencantéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedencantara
yoencantara
encantaras
ellos/ellas/ustedesencantaran
nosotrosencantáramos
vosotrosencantarais

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "encantará" in Spanish:

will adorewill charm

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: encantará

Question 1 of 1

If you want to say 'We will love the concert,' which Spanish sentence is correct?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
llegaráestará
📚 Etymology

The verb *encantar* comes from the Latin *incantare*, meaning 'to cast a spell upon' or 'to chant a magic formula.' This connection explains why the word expresses such a strong feeling of being charmed or delighted.

First recorded: 13th century (in similar Romance forms)

Cognates (Related words)

French: enchanterItalian: incantare

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'gustará' and 'encantará'?

'Gustará' means 'will like' (a mild or moderate preference). 'Encantará' means 'will love' or 'will be delighted by' (a very strong preference or adoration). 'Encantar' is much stronger than 'gustar'.

How do I use 'encantará' to talk about something plural?

If the thing you love is plural (e.g., 'the gifts'), you must use the plural form 'encantarán.' For example: 'Me encantarán los regalos' (I will love the gifts).