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1 fascinate
'fæsineit(to charm; to attract or interest very strongly: She was fascinated by the strange clothes and customs of the country people.) fascinar- fascination
fascinate vb fascinartr['fæsɪneɪt]1 fascinarv.• alucinar v.• aojar v.• embelesar v.• embobar v.• encantar v.• fascinar v.• hechizar v.'fæsṇeɪt, 'fæsɪneɪttransitive verb fascinar['fæsɪneɪt]VT fascinarit fascinates me how/why... — me maravilla cómo/por qué...
* * *['fæsṇeɪt, 'fæsɪneɪt]transitive verb fascinar -
2 fascinate
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3 mesmerize
(to hypnotize: The child was mesmerized by the television screen.) hipnotizartr['mezməraɪz]1 (hypnotize) hipnotizar2 (fascinate) fascinar, cautivar1) hypnotize: hipnotizar2) fascinate: cautivar, embelesar, fascinarmesmerize (US/UK)v.• hipnotizar v.• magnetizar v.'mezməraɪza) ( fascinate) cautivar, fascinarb) ( hypnotize) (dated) hipnotizar*I was mesmerized — me quedé pasmada or boquiabierta
['mezmǝraɪz]VT hipnotizar; (fig) fascinar* * *['mezməraɪz]a) ( fascinate) cautivar, fascinarb) ( hypnotize) (dated) hipnotizar*I was mesmerized — me quedé pasmada or boquiabierta
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4 rivet
'rivit
1. noun(a sort of metal nail; a bolt for fastening plates of metal together eg when building the sides of a ship.) remache
2. verb1) (to fasten with rivets: They riveted the sheets of metal together.) remachar2) (to fix firmly: He stood riveted to the spot with fear; His eyes were riveted on the television.) fijar; clavar, absorber•- rivetertr['rɪvɪt]1 remache nombre masculino1 remachar2 figurative use fijar, absorber\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be riveted to the spot quedarse clavado,-arivet ['rɪvət] vt1) : remachar2) fix: fijar (los ojos, etc.)3) fascinate: fascinar, cautivarrivet n: remache mn.• laña s.f.• remache s.m.• roblón s.m.v.• lañar v.• remachar v.• roblar v.
I 'rɪvət, 'rɪvɪtnoun remache m, roblón m
II
a) ( attach) remacharb) ( fix) (usu pass)to be riveted TO/ON something/somebody: my eyes were riveted to the screen estaba absorto, con los ojos clavados en la pantalla; their eyes were riveted on her — no le quitaban los ojos de encima
c) ( fascinate) (usu pass) fascinar['rɪvɪt]1.N remache m2. VT1) (Tech) remachar2) (fig) (=grasp) [+ attention] captar; (=fasten) [+ eyes, attention, gaze] (on sth/sb) fijarit riveted our attention — nos llamó fuertemente la atención, lo miramos fascinados
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I ['rɪvət, 'rɪvɪt]noun remache m, roblón m
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a) ( attach) remacharb) ( fix) (usu pass)to be riveted TO/ON something/somebody: my eyes were riveted to the screen estaba absorto, con los ojos clavados en la pantalla; their eyes were riveted on her — no le quitaban los ojos de encima
c) ( fascinate) (usu pass) fascinar -
5 fascinar
fascinar ( conjugate fascinar) verbo intransitivo (fam): me fascina viajar I love travelling verbo transitivo to fascinate, captivate
fascinar verbo transitivo to fascinate: le fascina el arte medieval, medieval art fascinates her ' fascinar' also found in these entries: Spanish: cautivar - subyugar - embrujar - hipnotizar - seducir English: fascinate - intrigue - rivet -
6 intrigue
1. in'tri:ɡ, 'intri:ɡ noun(the activity of plotting or scheming; a plot or scheme: He became president as a result of (a) political intrigue.) intriga
2. in'tri:ɡ verb1) (to fascinate, arouse the curiosity of or amuse: The book intrigued me.) intrigar2) (to plot or scheme.) intrigar•tr[ɪn'triːg]2 (love affair) amorío, aventura1 (fascinate) intrigar, fascinar, interesar1 (scheme, plot) intrigarintrigue ['ɪn.tri:g, ɪn'tri:g] n: intriga fn.• amasijo s.m.• amorío secreto s.m.• arte s.m.• complot s.m.• enredo s.m.• intriga s.f.• tinglado s.m.v.• intrigar v.• trapisondear v.
I 'ɪntriːgnoun intriga f
II ɪn'triːgtransitive verb intrigar*[ɪn'triːɡ]we were intrigued to know how he had done it — nos tenía intrigados cómo lo había hecho, teníamos gran curiosidad por saber cómo lo había hecho
1.2.VT fascinarI am intrigued to know whether... — me intriga saber si..., estoy intrigado por saber si...
3.VI intrigar ( against contra)* * *
I ['ɪntriːg]noun intriga f
II [ɪn'triːg]transitive verb intrigar*we were intrigued to know how he had done it — nos tenía intrigados cómo lo había hecho, teníamos gran curiosidad por saber cómo lo había hecho
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7 captivate
'kæptiveit(to charm, fascinate, or hold the attention of: He was captivated by her beauty.) cautivartr['kæptɪveɪt]1 cautivar, fascinarv.• arrebatar v.• captar v.• cautivar v.• encadenar v.• fascinar v.• prendar v.• seducir v.'kæptəveɪt, 'kæptɪveɪttransitive verb cautivar['kæptɪveɪt]VT encantar, cautivar* * *['kæptəveɪt, 'kæptɪveɪt]transitive verb cautivar -
8 enchant
1) (to delight: I was enchanted by the children's concert.) encantar, cautivar2) (to put a magic spell on: A wizard had enchanted her.) hechizar•- enchanter
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tr[ɪn'ʧɑːnt]1 (delight) encantar, cautivar2 (cast spell on) hechizarenchant [ɪn'ʧænt, ɛn-] vt1) bewitch: hechizar, encantar, embrujar2) charm, fascinate: cautivar, fascinar, encantarv.• arrobar v.• embobar v.• encantar v.• ensalmar v.• hechizar v.ɪn'tʃænt, ɪn'tʃɑːnttransitive verb (delight, charm) cautivar; ( Occult) hechizar*, encantar[ɪn'tʃɑːnt]VT (often passive) encantar; (=use magic on) encantar, hechizar* * *[ɪn'tʃænt, ɪn'tʃɑːnt]transitive verb (delight, charm) cautivar; ( Occult) hechizar*, encantar -
9 hypnotize
1) (to put in a state of hypnosis: The hypnotist hypnotized three people from the audience.) hipnotizar2) (to fascinate completely: Her beauty hypnotized him.) hipnotizar, fascinar, encantarhypnotize vb hipnotizartr['hɪpnətaɪz]1 hipnotizarhypnotize (US/UK)v.• hipnotitar v.• hipnotizar v.• magnetizar v.• sugestionar v.'hɪpnətaɪztransitive verb hipnotizar*['hɪpnǝtaɪz]VT hipnotizar* * *['hɪpnətaɪz]transitive verb hipnotizar* -
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NE (◊ nordeste) NE'NE' also found in these entries: English: alienate - alternate - antenatal - assassinate - assassination - billionaire - Canadian - Canaries - canary - carnation - combination - consternation - contaminate - contamination - coordination - coordinator - coronation - culminate - culmination - decaffeinated - decontaminate - denomination - denominator - destination - determination - detonate - detonation - disciplinarian - discriminate - discriminating - discrimination - disseminate - dominate - donate - donation - eliminate - elimination - emanate - esplanade - euthanasia - examination - explanation - exterminate - extermination - exterminator - fascinate - fascinating - fascination - fingernail - forenameNEtr[nɔːɵ'iːst]a) (= northeast) NEb) = NebraskaABBR1) (Geog)= north east NE2) (US)= Nebraska3) (US)= New England* * *a) (= northeast) NEb) = Nebraska -
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1) (to put in a state of hypnosis: The hypnotist hypnotized three people from the audience.) hipnotizar2) (to fascinate completely: Her beauty hypnotized him.) hipnotizar, fascinar, encantartr['hɪpnətaɪz]1→ link=hypnotize hypnotize{v.• hipnotitar v.• hipnotizar v.• magnetizar v.• sugestionar v. -
12 alucinado
Del verbo alucinar: ( conjugate alucinar) \ \
alucinado es: \ \el participioMultiple Entries: alucinado alucinar
alucinado
◊ -da adjetivo (fam): los dejó a todos alucinados she left everybody stunned
alucinar ( conjugate alucinar) verbo intransitivo to hallucinate
alucinado,-a
I adj fam (sorprendido) stunned
II m,f fam (de ideas insólitas) eccentric, visionary
alucinar
I verbo transitivo to hallucinate fig (maravillar) to fascinate
II vi argot to be amazed, be spaced out ' alucinado' also found in these entries: Spanish: alucinada -
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alucinar ( conjugate alucinar) verbo intransitivo to hallucinate
alucinar
I verbo transitivo to hallucinate fig (maravillar) to fascinate
II vi argot to be amazed, be spaced out ' alucinar' also found in these entries: English: hallucinate - freak -
14 apasionado
Del verbo apasionar: ( conjugate apasionar) \ \
apasionado es: \ \el participioMultiple Entries: apasionado apasionar
apasionado
◊ -da adjetivo ‹amor/persona› passionate;‹ discurso› impassioned ■ sustantivo masculino, femenino enthusiast
apasionar ( conjugate apasionar) verbo intransitivo: no es un tema que me apasione the subject doesn't exactly fascinate me
apasionado,-a
I adjetivo passionate
II sustantivo masculino y femenino enthusiast: es un apasionado de la salsa, he is very fond of salsa
apasionar verbo transitivo to excite, thrill: le apasionan los libros, he is mad about books ' apasionado' also found in these entries: Spanish: apasionada - ardiente - ebria - ebrio - impetuosa - impetuoso English: ardent - clinch - consuming - fiery - impassioned - intense - passionate - stage-struck - hot - torrid -
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apasionar ( conjugate apasionar) verbo intransitivo: no es un tema que me apasione the subject doesn't exactly fascinate me
apasionar verbo transitivo to excite, thrill: le apasionan los libros, he is mad about books ' apasionar' also found in these entries: Spanish: arrebatar - entusiasmar -
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arrebatar ( conjugate arrebatar) verbo transitivo ( quitar) to snatch
arrebatar verbo transitivo
1 (arrancar) to snatch, seize
2 fig (cautivar, apasionar) to captivate, fascinate ' arrebatar' also found in these entries: Spanish: embargar - llevarse - quitar English: snatch - snatch away - sweep away - whip away - wrench -
17 arrebato
Del verbo arrebatar: ( conjugate arrebatar) \ \
arrebato es: \ \1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
arrebató es: \ \3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativoMultiple Entries: arrebatar arrebato
arrebatar ( conjugate arrebatar) verbo transitivo ( quitar) to snatch
arrebato sustantivo masculinoa) ( arranque) arrebato de algo fit of sth;
arrebatar verbo transitivo
1 (arrancar) to snatch, seize
2 fig (cautivar, apasionar) to captivate, fascinate
arrebato sustantivo masculino outburst, fit ' arrebato' also found in these entries: Spanish: acceso - arranque English: outburst - rash - snatch away - burst - flush - out -
18 embelesado
Del verbo embelesar: ( conjugate embelesar) \ \
embelesado es: \ \el participioMultiple Entries: embelesado embelesar
embelesado
◊ -da adjetivospellbound
embelesar ( conjugate embelesar) verbo transitivo to captivate
embelesar verbo transitivo to fascinate ' embelesado' also found in these entries: English: rapt - spellbound - spell -
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embelesar ( conjugate embelesar) verbo transitivo to captivate
embelesar verbo transitivo to fascinate ' embelesar' also found in these entries: English: ravish - entrance -
20 encandilar
encandilar ( conjugate encandilar) verbo transitivo
encandilar vtr (causar admiración) to fascinate: encandiló a todos con la narración de sus viajes, he had them all engrossed in tales of his travels ' encandilar' also found in these entries: Spanish: hechizar English: dazzle
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Fascinate — Fas ci*nate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fascinated}, p. pr. & vb. n.. {Fascinating}.] [L. fascinare; cf. Gr. ?????????? to slander, bewitch.] 1. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fascinate — (v.) 1590s, bewitch, enchant, from M.Fr. fasciner (14c.), from L. fascinatus, pp. of fascinare bewitch, enchant, fascinate, from fascinus spell, witchcraft, of uncertain origin. Possibly from Gk. baskanos bewitcher, sorcerer, with form influenced … Etymology dictionary
fascinate — index immerse (engross), interest, occupy (engage) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
fascinate — charm, bewitch, enchant, captivate, allure, *attract Analogous words: influence, impress, *affect, sway, strike, touch: delight, rejoice, gladden, *please … New Dictionary of Synonyms
fascinate — [v] captivate, hold spellbound absorb, allure, animate, arouse, attach, attract, beguile, bewitch, charm, compel, delight, draw, enamor, enchant, engage, engross, enrapture, enslave, ensnare, enthrall, entice, entrance, excite, fire, gladden,… … New thesaurus
fascinate — ► VERB ▪ irresistibly attract the interest of. DERIVATIVES fascinating adjective fascinatingly adverb fascination noun. ORIGIN Latin fascinare bewitch , from fascinum spell, witchcraft … English terms dictionary
fascinate — [fas′ə nāt΄] vt. fascinated, fascinating [< L fascinatus, pp. of fascinare, to bewitch, charm < fascinum, a charm < ? or akin to Gr baskanos, sorcerer] 1. Obs. to put under a spell; bewitch 2. to attract or hold motionless, as by a fixed … English World dictionary
fascinate */ — UK [ˈfæsɪneɪt] / US [ˈfæsɪˌneɪt] verb [transitive] Word forms fascinate : present tense I/you/we/they fascinate he/she/it fascinates present participle fascinating past tense fascinated past participle fascinated to attract and interest you very… … English dictionary
fascinate — verb (fascinated; fascinating) Etymology: Latin fascinatus, past participle of fascinare, from fascinum evil spell Date: 1598 transitive verb 1. obsolete bewitch 2. a. to transfix and hold spellbound by an irresistible power … New Collegiate Dictionary
fascinate — [16] To fascinate somebody is literally to ‘bewitch’ them. The word comes from the past participle of the Latin verb fascināre, which was a derivative of fascinum ‘witchcraft’. The Roman phallic deity, incidentally, was named Fascinus, because an … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
fascinate — [16] To fascinate somebody is literally to ‘bewitch’ them. The word comes from the past participle of the Latin verb fascināre, which was a derivative of fascinum ‘witchcraft’. The Roman phallic deity, incidentally, was named Fascinus, because an … Word origins