Enamorar (en. Fall in love)

/ena.moˈɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause love in someone towards another person.
Art can mesmerize any viewer.
El arte puede enamorar a cualquier espectador.
To awaken a deep interest or feeling in someone.
That book captivated me from the first page.
Ese libro me enamoró desde la primera página.
To make someone feel attracted or captivated.
The way he speaks enchants the audience.
La forma en que habla enamora a la audiencia.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'inamorare', which means to make someone fall in love.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to fall madly in love
To reach an extreme level of love for someone.
enamorarse locamente
to fall in love at first sight
To feel instant love upon meeting someone.
enamorar a primera vista
to let oneself be enamored
To accept or allow someone to win your heart.
dejarse enamorar

Related Words

love
Deep feeling of affection towards another person.
amor
infatuation
State or period in which one feels love for someone.
enamoramiento
beloved
A person who is in the state of being in love.
enamorado

Slang Meanings

To flirt
He flirted with his friend at the party.
Él le echó los tejos a su amiga en la fiesta.
To get along well with someone
Since I met him, he has always been nice to me and wins my heart.
Desde que lo conocí, siempre me cae bien y me enamora.