Arrobamiento (en. Rapture)

/a.ro.βaˈmi.en.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Enchantment felt by a person, generally due to something beautiful or pleasant.
The rapture he felt upon seeing the artwork was indescribable.
El arrobamiento que sintió ante la obra de arte fue indescriptible.
State of astonishment or ecstasy in the presence of something sublime.
He was left in rapture upon hearing the symphony.
Se quedó en arrobamiento al escuchar la sinfonía.

Etymology

Derives from the verb 'raptar', which means 'to transport the soul or the senses', from Latin 'rapere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in rapture
To be so fascinated that one loses the sense of time and space.
estar en arrobamiento
to fall into rapture
To enter a state of wonder or deep admiration.
caer en arrobamiento

Related Words

raptured
One who is in a state of rapture.
arrobado
rapturing
Action and effect of rapturing.
arrobación

Slang Meanings

Moments of pure admiration.
That landscape left me in total rapture.
Ese paisaje me dejó en un arrobamiento total.
To be captivated by something impressive.
I was in rapture when I saw my favorite artist in concert.
Quedé en arrobamiento cuando vi a mi artista favorito en concierto.