How to Say "delighted" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “delighted” is “encantado” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
AdjectiveB1
Feeling extreme happiness or satisfaction
Examples
Estaba encantado con el regalo que le hicieron.
He was delighted with the gift they gave him.
Dicen que hay un pozo encantado en el bosque.
They say there is an enchanted well in the forest.
Volvimos de las vacaciones absolutamente encantados.
We returned from vacation absolutely charmed (or delighted).
Used with 'Estar' or 'Ser'
Use 'estar' (e.g., 'estoy encantado') to talk about a current feeling or temporary state of happiness. Use 'ser' (e.g., 'es un lugar encantado') to describe a permanent quality, like being magical.
Other Meanings of “encantado”
“encantado” can also mean:
- Used with 'haber' (e.g., 'ha encantado')(B2)
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