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enchantment

[/ɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt/]
nounpl: enchantments
encantamento
1. The state of being under a magical spell or charm
The princess fell under an enchantment that made her sleep for a hundred years.
A princesa caiu sob um encantamento que a fez dormir por cem anos.
2. A spell or charm cast by magic
The wizard placed an enchantment on the castle to protect it.
O mago colocou um encantamento no castelo para protegê-lo.
3. The action of enchanting; the state of being delighted or captivated
She was lost in enchantment as she listened to the beautiful music.
Ela estava perdida no encantamento enquanto ouvia a música bonita.
4. Delight or charm, especially of a captivating or alluring kind
The enchantment of the old town drew visitors from all over the world.
O encanto da cidade antiga atraía visitantes de todo o mundo.
Synonyms
spellcharmmagicbewitchmentcaptivationfascinationallure
Antonyms
disenchantmentrepulsiondisinterest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encantamento
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
encanto
Often used in more colloquial contexts
São Paulo
encantamento
Standard formal usage
Portugal
encantamento
Primary term used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

under an enchantment
break an enchantment
fall under someone's enchantment
cast an enchantment over
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