encapricharse

to set one's mind on

to be infatuated

encapricharse(ehng-kah-pree-chahr-seh)

pronominal verb

1. (to insist on)

a. to set one's mind on

Se encaprichó con estudiar en el extranjero y ahora se ha disgustado porque no podrá hacerlo.

He set his mind on studying abroad and now he's upset because he wont be able to.

2. (to feel an affinity)

a. to be infatuated

Lucas se enamoró de Nina, pero ella se encaprichó con su hermano.

Lucas fell in love with Nina, but she was infatuated with his brother.

b. to take a fancy

Parece que ese nuevo alumno se ha encaprichado contigo. No para de mirarte.

It seems that new student has taken a fancy to you. He won't stop staring.