South American Spanish
Enganchado
Used when discussing romantic feelings for someone in a casual setting.
Literal Meaning
Caught or hooked; attached
Actual Meaning
In love - enganchado is slang
Examples in Context

Estoy enganchado con esa chica; cada vez que la veo, siento mariposas en el estómago.

¿Te acuerdas de Juan? Está completamente enamorado de su nueva novia.

Cuando alguien dice que está enganchado, generalmente significa que está obsesionado o muy apasionado por alguien.

Helpful Tips
  • 1The word 'enganchado' is used in informal contexts and can indicate a level of interest that is more intense than simply 'in love'.
  • 2It is common to hear 'enganchado' in situations where someone is very excited about a new relationship, but it can also refer to intense interests in other areas, such as hobbies or work.
  • 3Sometimes, 'enganchado' can imply that the person feels a sort of almost addictive attraction, so pay attention to the tone in which the word is used.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
smitten
infatuated
head over heels
crazy about
enamored
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