encantador
/enkantaˈdoɾ/
The English phrase 'charming' can be translated into Spanish as encantador.
encantador is used to describe someone who is pleasant or charismatic. While it is used to describe a person's personality, it can also be used to describe a charming place or object.
Meaning: pleasant, charismatic (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verb encantar, which means to enchant or to delight.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the person being described, using the feminine ending -a for women. The adjective takes the form encantadores when describing a group of men or a mixed-gender group. The adjective takes the form encantadoras when describing a group of only women.
How do you pronounce it?
/enkantaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- While encantador means 'charming', the verb encantar is most commonly used in Spanish to say 'to love' an object or activity, such as me encanta este libro.
- In Spanish, if you say estoy encantado, you are not calling yourself 'charming' but are expressing that you are 'delighted' to meet someone.
- The word encantador can also refer to a 'snake charmer', as in encantador de serpientes.
Examples in context
- Kate es muy encantadora.Kate is very charming.This sentence is useful for describing a person using the form encantador.Tatoeba #1336285 by marcelostockle, translation #62704 by CN
- Luces muy encantador hoy.You look very charming today.This sentence is useful for describing how someone looks using the form encantador.Tatoeba #1178745 by marcelostockle, translation #16136 by CK
- Era una mujer encantadora.She was a charming woman.This sentence is useful for describing a woman in the past using the form encantador.Tatoeba #1610620 by Shishir, translation #317113 by CM
- El salón de baile de este elegante hotel es verdaderamente encantador.The ballroom in this elegant hotel is truly charming.
- María es una mujer muy atractiva y encantadora.María is a very attractive and charming woman.
- La melodía de esa canción es cautivadora.The melody of that song is charming.
- ¡Qué lindo lugar!What a charming place!
- El pueblo tiene un casco antiguo muy bonito.The town has a very charming old quarter.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about a new neighbor.
- SofíaTu nuevo vecino es un hombre encantador.Your new neighbor is a charming man.
- DanielSí, es muy simpático.Yes, he is very nice.
- SofíaMe encanta su personalidad.I love his personality.
- DanielÉl es realmente encantador con todos.He is truly charming with everyone.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “charming” translations and entries encantador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
