Enamorarse (en. Fall in love)

/ena.moˈɾaɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To feel intense love or affection towards another person.
He fell in love with his best friend.
Se enamoró de su mejor amiga.
To awaken love in someone.
The summer romance made him fall in love quickly.
El romance de verano hizo que se enamorara rápidamente.
To enter an emotional state of love.
She falls in love every time she sees a charming person.
Ella se enamora cada vez que ve a una persona encantadora.

Etymology

From the verb 'enamorarse', composed of 'en-' (indicates process) and 'amor' (feeling of affection).

Common Phrases and Expressions

to fall in love at first sight
To feel love instantly upon seeing someone for the first time.
enamorarse a primera vista
to fall madly in love
To fall in love in an intense and passionate way.
enamorarse locamente
to fall hopelessly in love
To lose one's mind due to intense love.
enamorarse perdidamente

Related Words

love
Feeling of great attachment and affection towards another person.
amor
infatuation
Emotional state that provokes love.
enamoramiento
date
Meeting between two people in a romantic context.
cita

Slang Meanings

to be smitten
He has been smitten with her for a long time.
Él está colado por ella desde hace tiempo.
to be head over heels
He is head over heels for his girlfriend.
Está hasta las trancas de su novia.
to hit the heart
When he saw her, it hit him in the heart.
Cuando la vio, le dio al corazón.
to be head over heels in love
She is head over heels in love with her guy.
Ella está enamorada hasta los huesos de su chico.
to be struck by love
Love struck him at their first meeting.
El amor lo flechó en su primer encuentro.