fascinante
“fascinante” means “fascinating” in Spanish (Describes something highly captivating).
fascinating, charming
Also: engrossing, captivating
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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.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'fascinante'?
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The word comes from the Latin verb *fascinare*, which meant 'to bewitch' or 'to cast a spell on.' The Spanish word keeps that sense of powerful, irresistible attraction.
First recorded: Medieval Latin
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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.