affascinare
to fascinate
verb ahf-fah-shee-NAH-reh Less Common
Origin: From Latin fascinare (to bewitch, charm).
Also means
to enchant
Usage Note
Affascinare expresses a deep, almost magnetic attraction. Its present participle affascinante is frequently used as an adjective meaning 'fascinating' or 'charming' (una persona affascinante). It takes avere as auxiliary.
Examples
"Questo argomento mi affascina molto."
Natural Translation
This subject fascinates me a lot.
Literal Translation
This subject to-me fascinates a lot.

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