What does it mean word for word?
The word encantador is derived from the verb encantar, which means 'to enchant' or 'to delight'.
Which one should you use?
While encantador focuses on being charming or delightful, especially regarding personality, other words like hermoso or precioso are more natural choices when describing the beauty of objects.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may encounter the informal term chulo or chula to mean 'cool', which can also imply that something is lovely or attractive. Additionally, the slang word guay is used primarily in Spain to mean 'great' or 'cool', which can be used to express that something is lovely.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use encantador for masculine singular nouns, encantadora for feminine singular nouns, encantadores for masculine plural or mixed-gender groups and encantadoras for feminine plural groups.
How do you pronounce it?
/enkantaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- Because it comes from the word for 'enchant', encantador can also be used as a noun to describe a snake charmer or someone who casts spells.
- In Spain, calling an object chulo to mean 'lovely' or 'cool' is common, but in some Latin American countries, it can mean 'arrogant' or 'cocky'.
- While encantador means 'lovely' or 'charming', if you say Me encanta it translates to 'I love it' rather than 'It enchants me'.
Examples in context
- Es un muchacho encantador.He's a lovely young man.This sentence is useful for describing a person using encantador.Tatoeba #1962963 by teskmon, translation #1956186 by Spamster
- Ella parece muy encantadora.She looks very lovely.This sentence is useful for describing how someone looks using encantador.Tatoeba #4152667 by Leono, translation #311745 by CK
- ¡Qué criatura tan encantadora!What a lovely creature!This sentence is useful for describing a creature using encantador.Tatoeba #2064001 by lazarus1907, translation #36010 by AlanF_US
- Ella tiene una voz hermosaShe has a lovely voice
- Es un lugar encantadorIt's a lovely place
- Tu vestido es encantadorYour dress is lovely
- ¡Qué bella pintura!What a lovely painting!
- El parque es belloThe park is lovely
- Tienes una voz muy agradableYou have a lovely voice
- ¡Qué bonita flor!What a lovely flower!
- Tienes una casa muy bonitaYou have a lovely house
- ¡Qué lindo bebé!What a lovely baby!
- Tienes una mascota muy lindaYou have a cute pet
- Ese coche es muy chuloThat car is lovely
- Ayer visité un museo y vi una exposición hermosa de arte contemporáneo.Yesterday, I visited a museum and saw a lovely contemporary art exhibition.
- ¡Qué bonita está tu casa con todas las decoraciones navideñas!Your house looks lovely with all the Christmas decorations!
- El parque ofrece una vista encantadora del río al atardecer.The park offers a lovely view of the river at sunset.
- La película que vimos anoche fue agradable y nos hizo reír mucho.The movie we watched last night was pleasant and made us laugh a lot.
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Example conversation
A couple is walking through a botanical garden.
- MaríaEste lugar es encantador.This place is lovely.
- DanielSí, tiene mucha paz.Yes, it is very peaceful.
- MaríaDaniel, mira esas flores.Daniel, look at those flowers.
- DanielSon hermosas, María.They are beautiful, María.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry encantador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
