Conjuración (en. Conjuration)

/konxuɾaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An act of invocation or witchcraft.
The conjuration was performed in the middle of the forest.
La conjuración fue realizada en medio del bosque.
A plot or secret agreement among several people.
A conspiracy to overthrow the government was discovered.
Se descubrió una conjuración para derrocar al gobierno.
A magical ritual to ward off or prevent something.
The old woman prepared a conjuration to protect her house.
La anciana preparó una conjuración para proteger su casa.

Etymology

From the Latin conjuratio, -onis.

Common Phrases and Expressions

conspiracy of fools
Absurd or ridiculous situation where people act irrationally.
conjuración de los necios

Related Words

to conjure
Performing magical acts to summon a spirit or ward off evil.
conjurar
spell
Words or magical formulas used in rituals.
conjuro

Slang Meanings

Malicious action in a social context.
That strategy is just a conspiracy to destabilize the team.
Esa estrategia es solo una conjuración para desestabilizar al equipo.
Covert agreement to achieve a goal.
It is said that there is a conspiracy among the executives to change the company's rules.
Se dice que hay una conjuración entre los directivos para cambiar las reglas de la empresa.