Spanish Phrase
Me encanta leer antes de dormir.
Meaning
This phrase expresses a strong passion for reading as a nighttime habit. It uses the verb 'encantar', which literally means 'to enchant', to convey a level of liking stronger than 'gustar'.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about your daily routine or hobbies. It is perfect for casual conversations about how you wind down at the end of the day.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Meencantaleerantes dedormir
Encantar
This verb is used in the third person singular to match the activity (leer) and uses 'me' to indicate who is doing the liking.
Antes de
This expression means 'before' and is followed by an infinitive verb to describe an action.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué sueles hacer por las noches?
What do you usually do at night?
Me encanta leer antes de dormir.
I love to read before sleeping.
✕Common Mistakes
Yo encanto leer antes de dormir.
Like 'gustar', 'encantar' requires an indirect object pronoun (me) rather than a subject pronoun (yo).
Me encanta leer antes de duermo.
After the prepositional phrase 'antes de', you must use the infinitive 'dormir' instead of a conjugated verb.
↔Alternatives
Me gusta leer por la noche.
I like to read at night.
Disfruto mucho de la lectura al acostarme.
I really enjoy reading when going to bed.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish-speaking countries, expressing personal passions with 'encantar' is very common and natural. It reflects a culture that often emphasizes personal enjoyment and quality of life in daily habits.