What Encanto Means In English: Disney Movie Title Explained
Warning: The following contains SPOILERS for Encanto.
Disney’s newest computer-animated musical hit Encanto takes place in a magical and enchanted village full of wonder and awe and the meaning of its title in English is fittingly appropriate. The story revolves around the multi-generational Madrigal family helmed by matriarch Abuela Alma Madrigal (Maria Cecilia Butero), the mother of three magically-gifted triplets who is the keeper of a magical candle. The family is held together literally and figuratively by Casita, their sentient house. Casita has protected and housed the Madrigal family for generations after patriarch Abuelo Pedro Madrigal was lost when the family was forced to flee their home because of an armed conflict.
There are many themes underscoring Encanto’s story—familial love, trauma, determination, and forgiveness, but also people, traditions, and magic, all key elements in Encanto. Each member of the family, except for the free-spirited and humble 15-year-old protagonist Maribel Madrigal (Stephanie Beatriz), is gifted unique super-human powers that keep the magical village thriving. Maribel is the heart of the movie, and the title, «Encanto,» has particular meaning for her story.
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Encanto, which translates from Spanish to English as «charm,» serves as a fitting play on words in the film. On the surface, Casita is full of charm (as is the movie itself), a place full of miracles, magic, and the power of a loving family. The symbolic presence of butterflies adds to the charm in another meaningful way the creators of Encanto make the film a sweet, delightful experience. Butterflies are prominent throughout Casita’s
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