encantó
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📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Gustar' Structure
Like 'gustar' (to like), 'encantar' means 'to charm or delight' and the subject of the sentence is the thing that did the charming. 'Encantó' is used when only one thing or action charmed someone in the past.
Who Felt the Charm?
You must use a small word (me, te, le, nos, os, les) to show who was charmed: 'Me encantó' (It charmed me / I loved it). You never use 'Yo' as the person who loved.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing the Subject
Mistake: "Yo encantó la película."
Correction: Me encantó la película. (The movie is the subject, not 'Yo'.)
Past Tense Choice
Mistake: "Me encantaba la película. (If referring to a single viewing.)"
Correction: Me encantó la película. ('Encantó' is used for a single, completed action in the past, like watching a movie.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Past Love
Use 'encantó' when you want to express a stronger feeling than just 'gustó' (liked). It means 'absolutely loved' or 'was thrilled by'.
🔄 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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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).