Amuleto (en. Amulet)

/a.mu.le.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An object carried for its supposed magical or protective properties.

She carries an amulet to attract good fortune.

Ella lleva un amuleto para atraer la buena fortuna.

An object that symbolizes a memory or personal belief.

That amulet was given to me by my grandmother.

Ese amuleto me fue regalado por mi abuela.

In some cultures, the amulet is used in magical rituals.

The shaman prepared an amulet during the ceremony.

El chamán preparó un amuleto durante la ceremonia.

From Latin 'amuletum', which means 'object that wards off evil'.

to carry an amulet

To use an object that is believed to provide protection or luck.

llevar un amuleto

lucky amulet

An object that is thought to attract good fortune.

amuleto de la suerte

to make an amulet

To create an object intended to have magical or protective properties.

hacer un amuleto

talisman

An object worn to attract good luck or protection.

talismán

fetish

An object ascribed with supernatural power.

fetiche

charm

Power or magical virtue attributed to something.

encanto

Lucky amulet

I always have a lucky amulet in my pocket during my exams.

Siempre tengo un amuleto de la suerte en mi bolsillo durante mis exámenes.

Charmed

That jewel is an amulet; I love how it makes me feel.

Esa joya es un amuleto, me encanta cómo me hace sentir.