fascinar

Senses

1. 1.

   to fascinate

   to captivate someone with intense interest or appeal

2. 2.

   to bewitch

   to hold someone under a spell or enchantment

Examples

• "La magia del circo fascina a todos los niños."

  The magic of the circus fascinates all the children.

• "Me fascina cómo ella logra resolver problemas tan complicados."

  I am fascinated by how she manages to solve such complicated problems.

• "Los viajes a países exóticos siempre han fascinado a mi familia."

  Trips to exotic countries have always fascinated my family.

Usage

Fascinar is a transitive verb commonly used with indirect objects (me fascina, te fascina, le fascina). It conveys a sense of being deeply captivated or spell-bound, often with positive connotations. In formal contexts it can suggest enchantment or bewitchment; in everyday speech it means to be very interested in or attracted to something.