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masculine

/enˈkanto/

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Translation

charm, delight

Word origin

From encantar ('to enchant'), from Latin incantare ('to sing a spell over'), from in ('upon') plus cantare ('to sing'). The same root gives English 'chant' and 'enchant'.

Origin
Latin
Root
incantare
English cognates
chant, enchant, incantation

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralencantos

Examples

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Your sister is a lovely person.

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The village has a special charm in winter.

¡ , sonríe!

What a delightful child, he always smiles!

conserva .

The old house keeps all its charm.

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She fell under the spell of that city.

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This word is part of lesson 44.