encantado
/ẽ.kɐ̃ˈta.du/
The English phrase 'delighted' is translated into Portuguese as encantado.
encantado is used to describe being greatly pleased. While it can be used to express delight upon meeting someone, the standard, most common response to a formal introduction is Muito prazer.
Meaning: Greatly pleased (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the person who is delighted: use encantado for a male and encantada for a female. For groups, use encantados for a group of men or a mixed-gender group and encantadas for a group consisting only of women.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ẽ.kɐ̃ˈta.du/. It has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Brazilian folklore, the term Encantados refers to supernatural spirits or beings that have 'enchanted' themselves to live in a different realm, often by transforming into plants or animals.
- In Portuguese, if you are 'delighted' by something, you are literally 'enchanted' by it, as the word implies a state of being bewitched.
- Depending on the sarcastic tone used, estou encantado can actually communicate that the speaker is annoyed or unimpressed.
Examples in context
- Estou encantado em vê-lo de novo.I'm delighted to see you again.This sentence is useful for expressing delight at seeing someone again using encantado.Tatoeba #7995701 by lucasmg123, translation #3725581 by CM
- Estou encantado de encontrar você aqui.I'm delighted to find you here.This sentence is useful for expressing delight at finding someone in a specific location using encantado.Tatoeba #1149802 by tulio, translation #9451847 by Nylez
- Estamos encantados com nossa estadia em Paris.We are delighted with our stay in Paris.This sentence is useful for expressing delight regarding a stay in a city using encantados.Tatoeba #10267766 by carlosalberto, translation #10267762 by carlosalberto
- Estou encantado(a) em conhecê-lo(a)I am delighted to meet you
- Estou maravilhado(a) com a sua apresentaçãoI am delighted with your presentation
- Estou muito contente com o resultadoI am very delighted with the outcome
- Estou feliz da vida com essa notíciaI am delighted with this news
- Estou radiante com o resultado do jogoI am delighted with the game's outcome
- Estou de bem com a vida hojeI am delighted with life today
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felipe and Mariana are at a birthday party.
- FelipeMariana, você viu o novo jardim?Mariana, did you see the new garden?
- MarianaSim, estou encantada com as flores!Yes, I am delighted with the flowers!
- FelipeEu também estou encantado com o perfume.I am also delighted with the scent.
- MarianaÉ realmente um lugar maravilhoso.It really is a wonderful place.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry encantado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
