How to Say "fascination" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “fascination” is “magia” — use 'magia' when referring to a general, often pleasant or captivating, attraction or charm, like that of a song, a place, or an experience..
magia
MA-hiah (like mah-hee-ah)/ˈma.xja/
Examples
Esa canción tiene una magia que me hace feliz.
That song has a magic/charm that makes me happy.
La magia de sus ojos cautivó a todos en la sala.
The charm (or magic) of her eyes captivated everyone in the room.
Volveremos a este lugar por la magia de sus paisajes.
We will return to this place because of the magic/allure of its landscapes.
Using the wrong synonym
Mistake: “Using 'brujería' (witchcraft) to mean 'charm' ('La brujería de sus ojos').”
Correction: Use 'encanto' or 'magia'. 'Brujería' is strictly for dark or harmful supernatural practices, not friendly appeal.
hechizo
eh-CHEE-soh/eˈtʃiθo/
Examples
El hechizo de su sonrisa nos hizo olvidar la hora.
The allure of her smile made us forget the time.
La ciudad tiene un hechizo especial que atrae a los artistas.
The city has a special charm that attracts artists.
Magia vs. Hechizo
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