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encanta

[ẽ̃.kɐ̃.tɐ]
verb
enchants, delights, charms
1. third person singular present tense of 'encantar' - to enchant, to charm, to delight
The magician enchants the audience with his tricks.
O mago encanta o público com seus truques.
2. to captivate or fascinate someone
Her beauty enchants everyone who meets her.
A beleza dela encanta todos que a conhecem.
3. to place under a spell or magical charm
The witch enchants the forest with her powers.
A bruxa encanta a floresta com seus poderes.
Synonyms
fascinaseduzmaravilhacativaempolga
Antonyms
desencantadesagradadesgostaafasta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encanta
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
encanta
Standard usage, same as Brazil
Colloquial Brazilian
encanta
Commonly used in informal speech meaning 'really likes' or 'is crazy about'

Related Idioms & Phrases

encanta os olhos
encanta o coração
encanta a todos
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