Brujo (en. Sorcerer)
/ˈbɾuxo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Man who practices witchcraft.
The wizard performed a ritual to protect his village.
El brujo realizó un ritual para proteger su aldea.
Person regarded as having supernatural abilities.
They say that wizard can speak with spirits.
Dicen que ese brujo puede hablar con los espíritus.
Etymology
From the Latin 'bruxus', related to the English word 'wizard'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to practice witchcraft
To perform magical acts with questionable purposes.
hacer brujería
to be a wizard
To have skills or knowledge in something considered hidden or magical.
ser un brujo
mountain wizard
Referring to someone who has ancestral knowledge about nature.
brujo de la montaña
Related Words
witchcraft
Practice of spells and magical rituals.
brujería
spell
Action of conjuring something using magic.
hechizo
magic
Art of influencing events through supernatural powers.
magia
Slang Meanings
Someone who is cunning or very clever in their actions.
That guy is a wizard in business; he always knows how to come out on top.
Ese tipo es un brujo para los negocios, siempre sabe cómo salir bien.
Very experienced person in a specific field.
He is a wizard in the kitchen; everyone wants to taste his dishes.
Es un brujo en la cocina, todos quieren probar sus platos.