Which one should you use?
While me encanta Fortnite is the standard way to express your enjoyment, you may also use Estoy enamorado/a de Fortnite to say "I am in love with Fortnite" or the colloquial Me flipa Fortnite to show high levels of excitement and love for the game.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The phrase Me flipa Fortnite is a colloquial expression used in some regions, such as Spain, to show enthusiasm.
How does it change in a sentence?
The expression uses the verb encantar, which functions similarly to gustar. In this structure, the subject of the sentence is actually the thing being loved (Fortnite) rather than the person feeling the emotion. Literally, the sentence structure implies "Fortnite enchants me".
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly say yo amo Fortnite to express a liking for a hobby or game. In Spanish, amo is typically reserved for deep, romantic or profound human affection. To express fondness for an object or activity like a game, use encanta instead.
Did you know?
- In Spain, using Me flipa Fortnite suggests the game is so good it is almost 'trippy' or mind-blowing.
- The verb encantar shares its root with the word 'enchant', reflecting the idea that the game casts a spell of fascination over the player.
- If a speaker says Me flipa Fortnite in Mexico or Argentina, they might be misunderstood, as this specific slang is predominantly used in Spain.
Examples in context
- Amo Fortnite, es un juego increíblemente divertido y bien diseñado.I love Fortnite, it's an incredibly fun and well-designed game.
- Me encanta Fortnite, no puedo dejar de jugarlo. Es adictivo y siempre hay nuevas actualizaciones.I love Fortnite, I can't stop playing it. It's addictive and there are always new updates.
- Estoy enamorado/a de Fortnite, es el mejor juego que he jugado en mi vida. No puedo pensar en otra cosa.I am in love with Fortnite, it's the best game I've ever played. I can't think of anything else.
- Me flipa Fortnite, es la bomba. No puedo dejar de jugarlo, tío.I love Fortnite, it's amazing. I can't stop playing it, dude.
- Me encanta Fortnite.I love Fortnite.
- No puedo parar de jugar porque me encanta Fortnite.I can't stop playing because I love Fortnite.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about their favorite video games.
- María¿Cuál es tu juego favorito?What is your favorite game?
- DanielMe encanta Fortnite, es muy divertido.I love Fortnite, it is very fun.
- María¡Qué bien! ¿Quieres jugar conmigo hoy?That's great! Do you want to play with me today?
- DanielSí, me encantaría jugar contigo, María.Yes, I would love to play with you, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
