me encanta la marihuana
/me enkanta la maɾjwana/from spelling rules
The phrase "I love weed" in Spanish is translated as me encanta la marihuana.
This phrase is used to express a strong liking for cannabis.
Which one should you use?
While me encanta la marihuana uses the standard name for the substance, you can use me encanta la mota to sound more colloquial and informal.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb encantar functions similarly to gustar. This means that la marihuana is actually the subject of the sentence, while me serves as the indirect object pronoun.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying yo amo la marihuana to express a strong liking for a substance or hobby. In Spanish, it is much more natural to use encantar instead of amar.
Did you know?
- While me encanta is the standard way to say you love something, it literally means the object 'enchants' you, coming from the root for 'spell' or 'charm'.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, mota is a common slang term for cannabis, which literally translates to 'mote' or 'speck of dust'.
- Some researchers suggest that marihuana could actually be related to the Chinese word for 'hemp', má, rather than any indigenous American language.
Examples in context
- Tengo un gran aprecio por las propiedades beneficiosas de la marihuana.I have a great appreciation for the beneficial properties of marijuana.
- Amo la marihuana.I love marijuana.
- Estoy enamorado/a de la marihuana.I am in love with marijuana.
- No te miento, me encanta la marihuana.I'm not lying to you, I love weed.
Example conversation
Two friends are chatting about their preferences while hanging out.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿te gusta fumar?Lucía, do you like to smoke?
- LucíaSí, me encanta la marihuana.Yes, I love weed.
- AlejandroYo también, es genial para descansar.Me too, it's great for resting.
- LucíaTotalmente de acuerdo, Alejandro.I totally agree, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, marihuana, me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
