fascinante
fah-see-NAHN-teh
📝 In Action
La historia de esa civilización antigua es realmente fascinante.
B1The history of that ancient civilization is truly fascinating.
Tiene una personalidad tan fascinante que todos quieren hablar con ella.
B2She has such a charming personality that everyone wants to talk to her.
Vimos un documental fascinante sobre el espacio.
A2We watched a fascinating documentary about space.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender is Easy!
Since 'fascinante' ends in '-e', it is the same whether the thing you are describing is masculine (el libro) or feminine (la historia). Just remember to add an 's' for plural: 'fascinantes'.
Use with SER
This adjective describes an inherent quality, so you will almost always use it with 'ser' (es fascinante), not 'estar'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Changing the Gender
Mistake: "La película fascinanta."
Correction: La película fascinante. (Don't try to change the ending to match the feminine 'a'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Stronger than 'Interesting'
'Fascinante' is much stronger than 'interesante'. Use it when something truly grabs your attention and holds it completely.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: fascinante
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'fascinante'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'fascinante' ever change its ending to 'fascinanta' or 'fascinanto'?
No. Because 'fascinante' ends in '-e', it works for both masculine and feminine nouns. The only change you need to make is adding an 's' to make it plural ('fascinantes').
What is the difference between 'fascinante' and 'interesante'?
'Interesante' means 'interesting' and is a good, general adjective. 'Fascinante' is much stronger; it means 'captivating' or 'mesmerizing.' Use 'fascinante' when something is truly exceptional.