The Spanish word "encanto" primarily means charm or enchantment. It can refer to something or someone that is charming, lovely, or delightful. In some contexts, "encanto" also means a magical spell or enchantment, which fits the theme of the Disney movie Encanto , where a magical spell grants special powers to the Madrigal family

. Besides charm and magic, "encanto" can also convey beauty, love, or something dear, depending on the context. It is a masculine noun in Spanish and is related to the verb encantar , which means "to enchant" or "to charm"

. In summary, "encanto" means:

• Charm
• Enchantment or magical spell
• Beauty
• Love or dear

The word captures both literal and figurative senses of being enchanting or charming, which aligns with its use as the title of the Disney film about a magical family