me encanta esto
/me enkanta esto/from spelling rules
To say "I love this" in Spanish, use me encanta esto.
me encanta esto is a phrase used to express that you like something very much. It is the standard way to express strong fondness for an object or a situation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "this enchants me", which reflects how the verb encantar functions in Spanish.
Which one should you use?
While amo esto is a literal translation of "I love this", it is much more intense and is often reserved for people or deep passions. In contrast, me encanta esto is the more appropriate choice for liking an object or situation.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because encantar functions like the verb gustar, the subject of the sentence is actually esto (this) and the verb must agree with the subject. If the object being loved is plural, you must change the verb to the plural form encantan and change esto to estos or estas.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people use the phrase está padrísimo or está bacán to convey the same level of enthusiasm as me encanta esto.
- If you say amo esto to a waiter about a meal, you might sound like a character in a soap opera. While 'love' and amar are often paired in English, using the verb amar for objects in Spanish carries an almost poetic or romantic weight that feels out of place in daily life.
- The word me in this phrase shares the same ancient roots as the English word 'me'. Both descend from the Proto-Indo-European root *(h₁)me-, which has been used for millennia to denote the self as an object of an action.
Examples in context
- Me encanta esto.I love this.This sentence is useful for expressing that you love something.Tatoeba #10709451 by ecorralest101, translation #9320822 by shekitten
- ¡Me encanta! Nunca me canso de escucharla.I love it! I never get tired of listening to it.
- Sí, amo esto. Los artistas han hecho un trabajo excepcional.Yes, I love this. The artists have done an outstanding job.
- ¡Estoy enamorado/a de esto! Es el detalle más hermoso que alguien puede recibir.I am in love with this! It's the most beautiful gesture someone can receive.
- Me encanta esto, es muy bonito.I love this, it is very beautiful.
- ¡Me encanta esto de la tienda!I love this thing from the store!
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are visiting an art gallery.
- DanielMira este cuadro, me encanta esto.Look at this painting, I love this.
- ElenaYo también, los colores son hermosos.Me too, the colors are beautiful.
- Daniel¡Me encanta esto! Quiero comprarlo.I love this! I want to buy it.
- ElenaEs una idea fantástica, Daniel.That is a fantastic idea, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries esto, me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
