me encanta
/me enkanta/from spelling rules
To say "love it" in Spanish, use me encanta.
The phrase is used to express that you like something very much or are very fond of it. It is a stronger expression of preference than me gusta, which means "I like it".
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, me encanta translates to "it enchants me". Because of this structure, the thing being loved acts as the subject of the sentence.
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun in the phrase changes depending on who is experiencing the feeling: use me encanta for "I love it", le encanta for "he/she/it loves it" and nos encanta for "we love it". Additionally, if the things being loved are plural, the verb must change to encantan (for example, me encantan los libros for "I love books").
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying yo encanto to mean "I love it". This phrase actually means "I am enchanting" or "I enchant".
Did you know?
- While me encanta is used for objects and activities, you cannot use it to express romantic love for a person. Using it for a partner can sound like you find them 'charming' or 'delightful' rather than saying 'I love you'.
- Using me encanta avoids the common mistake of using the word 'amor', which in Spanish is often reserved for much more serious, romantic, or profound bonds.
- The word encanta comes from the same root as the English word 'chant'. It describes a feeling of being under a spell or being bewitched by something.
Examples in context
- Me gusta, pero no me encanta.I like it, but I don't love it.This sentence shows how to contrast liking something with loving it using me encanta.Tatoeba #6813297 by arh, translation #5647431 by CK
- Me encanta.I love it.This is a simple way to say "I love it" using me encanta.Tatoeba #3100144 by Shishir, translation #3812708 by robbieheslop
- Me encanta cuando alguien que no conozco me sonríe o tiene un gesto amable conmigo.I love it when someone I don't know smiles at me or does something kind.This sentence uses me encanta to describe a situation that one loves.Tatoeba #1236612 by Shishir, translation #1236436 by Alkrasnov
- Me encanta tu nueva casa.I love your new house.
- Me encanta tu trabajo.I love your job.
- Me fascina tu habilidad para tocar el piano.I love your ability to play the piano.
- Me fascina el arte moderno.I love modern art.
- Me encanta tu nuevo corte de pelo.I love your new haircut.
- ¡Me encanta esta canción!I love this song!
- ¡Me flipa el cine de terror!I love horror movies!
- Me flipa esta serie, no puedo dejar de verla.I love this series, I can't stop watching it.
- Me fascina realmente esta obra de arte.I truly love this piece of art.
- Me apasiona este libro.I'm passionate about this book.
- Me enamora tu sonrisa.Your smile enchants me.
- Me alegra que te gusteI'm glad you like it
- ¡Me pone muy contento/a que te encante!It makes me very happy that you love it!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are at a cafe looking at a menu.
- DanielMaría, ¿te gusta este postre?María, do you like this dessert?
- María¡Sí, me encanta!Yes, I love it!
- DanielA mí también me encanta.I love it too.
- MaríaEs el mejor de la tienda.It is the best in the shop.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
