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    Duende (en. Elf)

    /dwen-de/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Spirit or force that manifests in artistic work, especially in music and dance.
    Flamenco has a duende that moves everyone who watches it.
    El flamenco tiene un duende que emociona a todos los que lo ven.
    A mythical character from Spanish folklore, believed to bring good luck or play pranks.
    The duendes hide in the woods and take care of nature.
    Los duendes se esconden en los bosques y cuidan de la naturaleza.

    Etymology

    The term 'duende' comes from Old Spanish, related to 'duen de casa', which means 'master of the house'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have duende
    To have an intense connection with artistic expression.
    tener duende
    to feel the duende
    To experience a deep emotion inspired by a work of art.
    sentir el duende

    Related Words

    duendecillo
    A small duende or spirit.
    duendecillo
    duendeado
    State of being possessed by the duende or having great inspiration.
    duendeado

    Slang Meanings

    A state of intense creativity.
    When he painted that work, he was completely duende.
    Cuando pintó esa obra, estaba completamente duende.
    A deep emotion, especially when watching a performance.
    The performance of the dancer filled me with duende.
    La actuación de la bailarina me llenó de duende.