Grammar Question -- Sentence Using Encantar

Question

Le encanta escribir historias y leer libros.

or

Le encantan escribir historias y leer libros.

Thanks!

Wow, I am tired. I meant "Grammar Question with Encantar" - Eugenebaba, Sep 12, 2016

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Answer 1

With encantar, gustar and all verbs similar, you always treat each infinitive as a single entity.

Le encanta escribir historias y (le encanta) leer libros.

So it should be in the singular.

There is a difference in opinion with nouns:

Le gustan los perros y el gato

but -

Le gusta (o le gustan) el gato y los perros.

Personally there I use gusta. But someone will be along to disagree.

You just beat me to it. ) - Daniela2041, Sep 12, 2016

But I added a little. :) - bosquederoble, Sep 12, 2016

I agree with your preference. Of course I can' t remember when, but some years ago I was told by a gramerian that our preference is correct - 005faa61, Sep 12, 2016

I think your answer is correct, but as a Spanish native speaker I'd never say "Le gusta el gato y los perros" but "Le gustan los perros y los gatos" or " Le gusta ese gato y ese perro" referring specifically to them... By the way, I love your avatar!! - Benz, Sep 13, 2016