hipnotizar
“hipnotizar” means “to hypnotize” in Spanish (putting someone into a trance).
to hypnotize
Also: to mesmerize, to fascinate
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El mago intentó hipnotizar a alguien del público.
A2The magician tried to hypnotize someone from the audience.
Su voz tranquila parece hipnotizar a los bebés.
B1Her calm voice seems to mesmerize the babies.
Me quedé hipnotizado mirando las llamas de la chimenea.
B2I was spellbound watching the flames in the fireplace.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: hipnotizar
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Which of the following is the correct spelling for 'I hypnotized'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Greek word 'hypnos' (meaning sleep) combined with the Spanish ending '-izar', which turns nouns into verbs (like 'to -ize' in English).
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 'h' in hipnotizar pronounced?
No, in Spanish, the letter 'h' is always silent. You start the pronunciation directly with the 'i' sound.
Is it a common word in daily life?
It's moderately common. While you won't hear it as often as 'ver' or 'mirar', people frequently use it to describe being fascinated by a screen, a fire, or a performance.
Does it change its spelling often?
It only changes the 'z' to a 'c' when the next letter is an 'e'. This happens in the 'yo' form of the past tense and in all forms of the subjunctive (commands/wishes).