fascinar

Senses

1. 1.

   to fascinate

   to captivate or attract someone's intense interest or admiration

2. 2.

   to mesmerize

   to hold someone's attention completely, often in an almost hypnotic way

Examples

• "A história do Egito antigo me fascina desde criança."

  The history of ancient Egypt has fascinated me since I was a child.

• "Ele ficou fascinado pela beleza das paisagens brasileiras."

  He was fascinated by the beauty of Brazilian landscapes.

• "O jeito dela de tocar piano fascina todo mundo que ouve."

  The way she plays piano fascinates everyone who hears it.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Commonly used with the preposition "por" (fascinar-se por algo = to be fascinated by something). The past participle "fascinado/a" is frequently used as an adjective. Often expresses strong positive attraction or admiration.