Me encanta algo
/me enkanta alɡo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "I love something" is Me encanta algo.
This phrase is used to express that you like something very much.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is structured similarly to the verb gustar, where the thing you love is actually the subject of the sentence. Literally, it means "something enchants me".
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly say Yo amo algo to express liking an object. In Spanish, encantar is the natural way to express being enchanted by or loving a thing.
Did you know?
- In some regions, encantar can be used sarcastically to express that you actually dislike something, often accompanied by a specific rolling of the eyes.
- When talking about people, me encantas can be a flirtatious way to say 'I'm crazy about you', which is a different nuance than the platonic 'I love you'.
- In Spanish, you can use encantar to describe a physical sensation, such as me encanta el frío, whereas in English 'enchant' is almost exclusively used for magic or charm.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la música clásica.I love classical music.
- Adoro los paisajes naturales.I love natural landscapes.
- Amo el arte contemporáneo.I love contemporary art.
- Me encanta la pizza.I love pizza.
- Me gusta mucho el cine.I love going to the movies.
- Estoy enamorado de la cocina italiana.I'm in love with Italian cuisine.
- Me gusta el chocolate porque tiene un sabor delicioso y me da energíaI love chocolate because it has a delicious taste and gives me energy
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
