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charm

[/tʃɑːrm/]
noun/verbmasculinepl: charms
encanto
1. The power or quality of delighting or attracting people
She has a natural charm that draws people to her.
Ela tem um encanto natural que atrai as pessoas.
2. A small trinket or ornament worn on a bracelet or chain
She collected charm bracelets as a hobby.
Ela colecionava pulseiras com encantos como hobby.
3. A magic spell or enchantment
The witch cast a charm to protect the village.
A bruxa lançou um encanto para proteger a aldeia.
4. To attract or delight someone
He tried to charm his way out of trouble.
Ele tentou se encantar para sair do problema.
NYC Slang
swagger, vibe, smooth talk
Synonyms
allureappealattractivenessfascinationenchantmentspell
Antonyms
repulsiondisgustunattractivenes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
encanto
Most common term for charm as attractiveness or magic
Brazil
graça
Used for charm meaning grace or elegance
Portugal
encanto
Standard Portuguese equivalent
Brazil
talismã
Used specifically for charm as a lucky trinket or amulet

Related Idioms & Phrases

work one's charm
turn on the charm
charm offensive
charm school
lucky charm
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