encantó
“encantó” means “loved (it)” in Spanish (Expressing strong past enjoyment).
loved (it), charmed (him/her/it)
Also: was delighted by
📝 In Action
¡Me encantó la fiesta de anoche!
A1I loved the party last night!
Le encantó el paisaje de la montaña.
A1She loved the mountain scenery.
A mi jefe le encantó mi propuesta.
B1My boss was delighted by my proposal.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: encantó
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'encantó' to say 'We loved the concert'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'encantar' comes from the Late Latin word *incantāre*, meaning 'to cast a spell upon' or 'to sing a magic formula over.' Over time, the meaning softened from literal magic to figurative charm and strong delight.
First recorded: 13th century (in its base form)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'Me encantó' mean 'I loved it'?
'Encantar' literally means 'to charm' or 'to delight.' In Spanish, the thing you love is the subject that performs the action. So, 'Me encantó' translates to 'It charmed me.' The pronoun 'Me' tells us who experienced the strong delight.
When should I use 'encantó' versus 'encantaron'?
Use 'encantó' when the thing or action that delighted you is singular (one thing). Use 'encantaron' when the things that delighted you are plural (many things). Example: 'Me encantó la casa' (one house); 'Me encantaron las casas' (many houses).