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be captivated by

[bi ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd baɪ]
verb phrase
ser cativado por; ficar fascinado por
1. to be attracted and held the attention of someone or something in a way that is compelling and delightful
She was captivated by the beauty of the sunset.
Ela foi cativada pela beleza do pôr do sol.
2. to be charmed or enchanted by someone
He was captivated by her intelligence and wit.
Ele foi cativado pela inteligência e perspicácia dela.
NYC Slang
be into someone/something; fall for someone/something
Synonyms
be enchanted bybe charmed bybe fascinated bybe enthralled bybe spellbound by
Antonyms
be bored bybe indifferent tobe unmoved bydisregard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ficar fascinado por; ser cativado por
most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ficar apaixonado por; ser cativado por
can imply romantic interest
São Paulo
ser cativado por; ficar encantado com
standard formal usage
Portugal
ser cativado por; ficar enfeitiçado por
more literary or formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

lose one's heart to
be swept off one's feet
be under someone's spell
fall head over heels for
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