encantador
/ẽ.kɐ̃.taˈdoʁ/
The English word delightful translates to Portuguese as encantador.
encantador is an adjective used to describe something that is pleasant or pleasing.
Meaning: pleasant, pleasing (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verb encantar, which means to enchant or charm.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes its ending to agree with the noun it describes. Use encantadora to describe a feminine noun, and use encantadoras for feminine plural nouns. For masculine plural nouns, the ending changes to encantadores.
How do you pronounce it?
/ẽ.kɐ̃.taˈdoʁ/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable.
When do people say it?
The adverb realmente can be used to emphasize the adjective, as in realmente encantadora (truly enchanting).
Did you know?
- While encantador describes a person's charm, the verb it comes from, encantar, can also be used to say you are 'head over heels' in love with someone.
- The root of the word, the Latin canō, means 'to sing', which suggests that the essence of being 'delightful' is rooted in something melodic or harmonious.
- In Portuguese, encantador is not just for beauty. It is frequently used to describe people with a magnetic personality or a 'silver tongue' who can persuade others easily.
Examples in context
- Muitas destas crianças nasceram em campos de refugiados e a água canalizada ainda é um recurso novo e encantador.Many of these children were born in refugee camps, and running water is still a new and delightful amenity.This sentence shows how encantador can describe a resource like running water.Tatoeba #11323003 by Cangarejo, translation #11323000 by Cangarejo
- Isto foi uma divagação encantadora para o Pisco, ao início: mas logo a sua curiosidade começou a dar-lhe problemas.This was quite a delightful ramble for Robin, at first: but soon his curiosity began to get him into trouble.This sentence uses encantadora to describe a ramble.Tatoeba #10989567 by Cangarejo, translation #10989566 by Cangarejo
- Ele adorava a exibição ostensiva da sua riqueza, não tanto como um homem para quem o hábito a tornou necessária, mas como alguém para quem ela ainda é encantadora pela sua novidade.He loved the ostentatious display of his wealth, less as a man to whom habit has made it necessary, than as one to whom it is still delightful from its novelty.This sentence uses encantadora to describe how something is perceived due to its novelty.Tatoeba #10737697 by Cangarejo, translation #7760622 by Hybrid
- A festa de aniversário foi encantadora.The birthday party was enchanting.
- O concerto foi maravilhoso.The concert was marvelous.
- A comida estava ótima/deliciosa!The food was great/delicious!
- A vista é encantadora.The view is enchanting.
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Gabriel are visiting a small village.
- BeatrizEste lugar é realmente encantador, não acha?This place is truly delightful, don't you think?
- GabrielSim, Beatriz. Eu adoro a calma daqui.Yes, Beatriz. I love the calmness here.
- BeatrizO jardim daquela casa também é encantador.The garden of that house is also delightful.
- GabrielConcordo, Gabriel adoraria viver num sítio assim.I agree, Gabriel would love to live in a place like this.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry encantador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries encantador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
