estoy enganchado
/estoi enɡant͡ʃado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am hooked" is translated into Spanish as estoy enganchado.
This phrase is used when someone is very enthusiastic about something or is addicted to something. It can describe harmless enthusiasm, such as being hooked on a new TV show or it can refer to an actual addiction to a substance.
What does it mean word for word?
The word enganchado is the past participle of the verb enganchar, which means "to hook" or "to attach".
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the adjective must change to the feminine form enganchada to become estoy enganchada.
Did you know?
- Historically, enganchar was used to describe a predatory labor system where workers were lured into debt through wage advances.
- In some Latin American countries, the word enganche refers to the initial down payment made when purchasing a home or vehicle.
- The verb enganchar can also be used in a colloquial sense to mean that a person has 'caught' or 'charmed' someone else, often in the context of dating or romantic attraction.
Examples in context
- Estoy enganchado/a a la lectura.I am hooked on reading.
- Estoy enganchado/a a esta serie.I am hooked on this series.
- Estoy enganchado/a a los videojuegos.I am hooked on video games.
- Estoy enganchado a esta serie de televisión.I am hooked on this TV series.
- Con este nuevo videojuego, estoy enganchado.With this new video game, I am hooked.
- No puedo parar de leer, estoy enganchado.I can't stop reading, I am hooked.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a new podcast.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿has escuchado el nuevo podcast?Daniel, have you heard the new podcast?
- DanielSí, estoy enganchado a sus historias.Yes, I am hooked on his stories.
- María¡Qué bien! A mí también me encanta.That's great! I love it too.
- DanielEs muy interesante, María.It is very interesting, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
