ipnotizzato
The English phrase mesmerized is translated into Italian as ipnotizzato.
ipnotizzato is used to describe a state of being spellbound or enthralled.
Meaning: spellbound or enthralled (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the same root as the English 'hypnotized', referring to a state of trance or intense fascination.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In southern regions, such as Calabria or Sicily, you might encounter the word Incantatu/a instead of Incantato/a.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective ipnotizzato must agree in gender with the person being mesmerized, using the feminine form ipnotizzata for women. The adjective ipnotizzato must agree in number, using the feminine plural form ipnotizzate when referring to a group of women.
Did you know?
- When an Italian says they are mesmerized by a view, they often use mozzafiato, which literally describes the breath being 'cut' or 'sliced'.
- To describe a person mesmerized by love, Italians use stregato, which shares a root with strega meaning 'witch'.
- The root of ipnotizzato comes from Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep, reflecting the historical belief that a mesmerized state was a form of slumber.
Examples in context
- È ipnotizzato.He's mesmerized.Tatoeba #8486941 by Guybrush88, translation #8480264 by CH
- Tom è ipnotizzato.Tom is mesmerized.Tatoeba #3838031 by Guybrush88, translation #2236773 by CK
- Durante il nostro viaggio in Italia, sono rimasto/a incantato/a dalla bellezza dei paesaggi toscani.During our trip to Italy, I was mesmerized by the beauty of Tuscany's landscapes.
- Restava ipnotizzato dalla bellezza del tramonto.He remained mesmerized by the beauty of the sunset.
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Example conversation
Martina and Lorenzo are watching a street performer.
- MartinaGuarda come si muove, è incredibile!Look how he moves, it's incredible!
- LorenzoSì, sono completamente ipnotizzato da questo spettacolo.Yes, I am completely mesmerized by this show.
- MartinaAnch'io, non riesco a distogliere lo sguardo.Me too, I can't look away.
- LorenzoÈ davvero un artista straordinario.He is truly an extraordinary artist.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
