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encantar

[ẽ.kɐ̃.ˈtaɾ]
verb
to enchant, to charm, to delight
1. to bewitch or cast a spell on someone or something
The witch enchanted the prince with her magic.
A bruxa encantou o príncipe com sua magia.
2. to captivate or delight greatly; to charm
The beautiful melody enchanted the audience.
A linda melodia encantou o público.
3. to put under a spell or curse
The forest was enchanted by dark magic.
A floresta foi encantada por magia negra.
Synonyms
fascinarseduzirmaravilharcativardeslumbrarenfeitiçar
Antonyms
desencantodecepcionardesagradardesencantador

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encantar
common usage, widely understood
Rio de Janeiro
encantar
standard usage
São Paulo
encantar
standard usage
Portugal
encantar
standard usage; also commonly used in literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

encantar os olhos
encantar a vista
ficar encantado
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