Enkantada (en. Enchanted)
en-kan-ta-da
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A female being or creature with magical or supernatural abilities.
The enchantress granted a gift to anyone who asked for her help.
Ang enkantada ay nagbigay ng regalo sa sinumang humiling ng tulong sa kanya.
A character or figure in Filipino folklore or fairy tales.
Maria is a well-known enchantress in the stories of the elders.
Si Maria ay isang kilalang enkantada sa mga kwento ng mga matatanda.
A type of fairy considered a guardian of nature.
The enchantress is often seen in forests and mountains.
Ang enkantada ay madalas na nakikita sa mga kagubatan at bundok.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'encantada', meaning 'enchanted' or 'captivated'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
enchantress of beauty
A woman who is exceedingly beautiful and has an enchanting allure.
enkantada ng kagandahan
Related Words
sorcerer
A person or being that possesses the ability to heal or captivate through magic.
manggagaway
banshee
A type of enchantress or spirit that wails to announce doom.
banshee
Slang Meanings
A beautiful woman or person who is hard to reach, like in a fairy tale.
Her voice is so beautiful, she sounds like an enchantress on stage.
Ang ganda ng boses niya, para siyang enkantada sa entablado.
A person who seems to have a special charm or charisma.
She walks through the mall like an enchantress.
Parang enkantada ang dating niya kapag naglalakad sa mall.
A woman that everyone dreams of or desires.
In the eyes of the people, she is the most enchanting one in town.
Sa mata ng mga tao, siya na ang pinaka-enkantada sa bayan.