encantaría
“encantaría” means “I would love” in Spanish (First person singular 'Yo' form (most common)).
📝 In Action
Me encantaría visitar ese museo mañana.
A2I would love to visit that museum tomorrow.
¿Te gustaría venir? Sí, nos encantaría.
A2Would you like to come? Yes, we would love to.
Le encantaría saber más sobre tu nuevo proyecto.
B1She would love to know more about your new project.
A mi hermana le encantaría un perro, pero no podemos tener uno.
B1My sister would love a dog, but we can't have one.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: encantaría
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'encantaría' to mean 'I would love to eat pizza'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The root verb 'encantar' comes from the prefix 'en-' (in, into) combined with the word 'canto' (song, spell, enchantment), tracing back to the idea of being 'put under a spell' or deeply charmed by something.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as 'encantar')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'me encanta' and 'me encantaría'?
'Me encanta' means 'I love it' (present reality). 'Me encantaría' means 'I would love it' (a wish or hypothetical desire). The '-ría' ending is key for talking about possibilities rather than facts.
Can I use 'encantaría' without 'me,' 'te,' or 'le'?
Almost never. Because the verb means 'it delights/charms,' you always need a pronoun (me, te, le, etc.) to show *who* is being delighted. If you omit it, the listener won't know whose desire is being discussed.