me encantan las manzanas
/me enkantan las manθanas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I love apples" is expressed as me encantan las manzanas.
This phrase is used to express a strong liking for apples.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "apples enchant me". In this construction, encantar functions as a verb meaning to enchant or to be extremely pleasing to the person.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb must agree with the object you love. Because manzanas is plural, you use the plural form encantan in me encantan las manzanas. If you are talking about a single apple rather than apples in general, the verb changes from the plural encantan to the singular encanta, as in me encanta la manzana.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly say yo amo las manzanas to express liking food. While amar means to love, it is typically reserved for deep romantic or familial love. To express a strong liking for objects or food, use encantar instead.
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Me encantan las manzanas. Siempre las como como parte de mi almuerzo.I love apples. I always eat them as part of my lunch.
- A las manzanas les tengo un amor incondicional. Son tan saludables e ideales para un snack en cualquier momento.I have unconditional love for apples. They are so healthy and perfect for a snack at any time.
- Me encantan las manzanas rojas.I love red apples.
- No compres peras, me encantan las manzanas.Don't buy pears, I love apples.
Example conversation
At a fruit market.
- María¿Quieres comprar peras, Mateo?Do you want to buy pears, Mateo?
- MateoNo, gracias, me encantan las manzanas.No, thanks, I love apples.
- María¡Qué bueno! Estas son muy dulces.That's great! These are very sweet.
- MateoPerfecto, me llevaré un kilo.Perfect, I will take one kilo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
