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encanto

[ẽ̞.ˈkɐ̃.tu]
nounmasculinepl: encantos
charm, enchantment, spell
1. A magical spell or bewitchment; the act of enchanting
The wizard cast an encanto on the castle.
O mago lançou um encanto sobre o castelo.
2. Charm, attractiveness, or appeal that captivates or delights
She spoke with such encanto that everyone listened.
Ela falava com tal encanto que todos ouviam.
3. A delightful or enchanting quality; fascination
The encanto of the old city drew many tourists.
O encanto da cidade antiga atraía muitos turistas.
Synonyms
feitiçomagiacharmfascínioatraçãograçasedução
Antonyms
desencantodesgostorepugnância

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encanto
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
encanto
Standard usage; may emphasize magical connotation more

Related Idioms & Phrases

um encanto de pessoa (a charming person)
bajo el encanto de (under the spell of)
romper o encanto (to break the spell)
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