encanto
Encanto (noun) means the 2021 Walt Disney animated film set in Colombia, in which a family living in an enchanted house each receive a magical gift. Example: “Every child at the party could sing the whole soundtrack from Encanto.”
How to Use Encanto
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEncanto is Spanish for charm or magic — the spell something casts over you.
A Spanish noun, not naturalised into English; in English text it appears mostly as a title or a place name. In Spanish it is masculine: el encanto, un encanto.
Encantado means pleased to meet you and is a different word form — encanto is the noun, encantado the past participle used as a greeting.
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Etymology
From Spanish encanto meaning charm or enchantment, from encantar to enchant, from Latin incantare to chant a spell over.
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What does encanto mean in English?
Charm, enchantment or delight. It covers both the abstract quality — the charm of a place — and a person who is a joy to be with, where English would say a darling or a sweetheart.
What is the difference between encanto and encantado?
Encanto is a noun meaning charm or enchantment. Encantado is an adjective meaning delighted or enchanted, and is the standard Spanish reply on being introduced to someone, equivalent to pleased to meet you.
Why is the Disney film called Encanto?
The title works on two levels: the family's house is literally enchanted, and encanto also carries the everyday sense of charm. It is a common Spanish word rather than an invented name.