sugestionar
/suxestjonaɾ/from spelling rules
The English verb 'engage' can be translated into Spanish as sugestionar or enganchar depending on the context.
Meaning: to engross or hold the attention of someone (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| sugestionar | /suxestjonaɾ/ (from spelling rules) |
| enganchar | /enɡanˈt͡ʃaɾ/ |
To say 'engage' in the sense of engrossing or holding someone's attention, you can use sugestionar or enganchar. enganchar is frequently used to describe how a person becomes 'hooked' on a hobby, a series or a game.
Which one should you use?
enganchar is a more common, colloquial way to say something is 'engrossing' or 'addictive' (like a TV show or a book) compared to the more psychological sugestionar.
How do you pronounce it?
/suxestjonaɾ/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if a person says a person is enganchado, they might be implying that the person is 'hooked' on drugs rather than just a hobby.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, enganchar can be used as slang for recruiting someone into a job or a task, often by tricking them.
- The verb enganchar can also mean to physically link two things together, such as coupling two train cars.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría participar activamente en la juntaI would like to actively engage in the meeting
- Los miembros del equipo deben involucrarse en la toma de decisionesTeam members should engage in the decision-making process
- El orador logró involucrar a la audiencia durante toda la presentación.The speaker managed to engage the audience throughout the whole presentation.
- Me voy a sumergir en este libroI'm going to engage myself in this book
- Esa serie me enganchó desde el primer episodio.That series engaged/hooked me from the first episode.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a new book project.
- JavierDebemos escribir algo que logre sugestionar al público.We must write something that manages to engage the public.
- SofíaTienes razón, Javier. El inicio debe ser impactante.You are right, Javier. The beginning must be impactful.
- Javier¿Crees que este misterio pueda sugestionar a los lectores?Do you think this mystery can engage the readers?
- SofíaSí, Sofía cree que será un éxito total.Yes, Sofía thinks it will be a total success.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “engage” translations and entries sugestionar, enganchar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
