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    Brujería (en. Witchcraft)

    bru-xe-ˈɾi-a

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of rituals and magical practices that are considered illegitimate or evil.
    Witchcraft has been a subject of fear and fascination in many cultures.
    La brujería ha sido objeto de temor y fascinación en muchas culturas.
    The art of influencing people's destinies through supernatural powers.
    The people believed in witchcraft to protect themselves from poor harvests.
    El pueblo creía en la brujería para protegerse de las malas cosechas.
    The use of spells or charms to achieve a desired effect.
    It is said that he performed a witchcraft ritual to attract good luck.
    Se dice que realizó un ritual de brujería para atraer la buena suerte.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish 'bruxa' which means 'witch.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To practice witchcraft
    To practice magic or sorcery.
    hacer brujería
    White witchcraft
    Practices of magic that are considered benign.
    brujería blanca
    Black witchcraft
    Practices of magic that are considered malignant.
    brujería negra

    Related Words

    Witch
    A person who practices witchcraft.
    bruja
    Spell
    A charm or enchantment.
    hechizo
    Magic
    A supernatural power that manifests through rites or formulas.
    magia

    Slang Meanings

    To play with luck recklessly.
    Don't pay attention to him, he's just playing with witchcraft.
    No le hagas caso, solo está haciendo brujería.
    To behave strangely or unusually.
    Ever since he started reading about witchcraft, he's been acting weird.
    Desde que empezó a leer sobre brujería, ha estado actuando raro.