me encanta tu vestido
/me enkanta tu bestido/from spelling rules
To say 'I love your dress' in Spanish, you use me encanta tu vestido.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that you very much like the dress they are wearing.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to 'it enchants me your dress', reflecting how the verb encantar functions in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are complimenting more than one dress, the verb must change from encanta to encantan to agree with the plural subject.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use Yo amo tu vestido to express liking an object, but encantar is the natural way to say you love an inanimate thing like clothing.
Did you know?
- Using amo to describe your affection for a piece of clothing can sound strangely intense or even romantic, as if you are in a relationship with the garment.
- The word encantar shares a root with the English word 'enchant', suggesting that the dress is literally casting a spell on the speaker.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, if someone compliments your vestido, it is common to respond by modestly downplaying the compliment or mentioning that it was a bargain.
Examples in context
- Me encanta tu vestido.I love your dress.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase me encanta tu vestido.Tatoeba #3118303 by marcelostockle, translation #2380244 by CK
- Me encanta tu vestido. Estás radiante hoy.I love your dress. You are radiant today.
- ¡Me encanta tu vestido azul!I love your blue dress!
- Me encanta tu vestido de flores.I love your floral dress.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are arriving at a party.
- Mateo¡Hola, María! Me encanta tu vestido.Hi, María! I love your dress.
- MaríaMuchas gracias, Mateo. Es nuevo.Thank you very much, Mateo. It is new.
- MateoTe queda muy bien.It looks very good on you.
- MaríaQué amable eres.How kind of you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
