Me encanta el español
/me enkanta el espaɲol/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'i love spanish' is translated into Spanish as Me encanta el español.
Me encanta el español is much more common and natural for expressing a passion for a language or hobby.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means 'Spanish enchants me' because the verb encanta is used to express intense liking.
Which one should you use?
You might also use Estoy enamorado(a) del español, which literally translates to 'I am in love with Spanish'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Estoy chiflado(a) por el español is a colloquial expression that means 'I'm crazy about Spanish'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Me encanta el español, the subject of the sentence is el español (Spanish), not 'yo' (I), which is why the verb is conjugated in the third-person singular form encanta.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use Yo amo… to express liking a language, but in Spanish, amar is typically reserved for deep, romantic or profound love for people.
Did you know?
- The word español likely comes from a Punic word meaning 'coast of hyraxes'. The hyrax is a small mammal that looks like a rabbit.
- The phrase Me encanta el español uses a verb that means 'to enchant'. In Spanish, saying you love a hobby is like saying the hobby casts a spell on you.
Examples in context
- ¡Me encanta el español!I love Spanish!Tatoeba #2656077 by Shishir, translation #1714312 by shanghainese
- Como profesor de español, adoro el español y me encanta compartir mi conocimiento con otros.As a Spanish teacher, I adore Spanish and love sharing my knowledge with others.
- ¡Me encanta el español! Es un idioma hermoso y disfruto mucho aprenderlo.I love Spanish! It's a beautiful language, and I really enjoy learning it.
- Desde que visité España, estoy completamente enamorado del español y de su cultura vibrante.Since I visited Spain, I am completely in love with Spanish and its vibrant culture.
- Me gusta un montón el español porque me permite comunicarme con personas de diferentes países y culturas.I really love Spanish because it allows me to communicate with people from various countries and cultures.
- Vivo en Madrid y estoy chiflada por el español. No puedo imaginar mi vida sin este idioma tan fascinante.I live in Madrid, and I'm crazy about Spanish. I can't imagine my life without this fascinating language.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their language classes.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿te gusta tu clase?Daniel, do you like your class?
- DanielSí, me encanta el español.Yes, I love Spanish.
- LucíaA mí también me encanta.I love it too.
- DanielEs un idioma muy bonito.It is a very beautiful language.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries el, español, me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
