Duendes (en. Elves)

/dwen.des/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Mythical beings of Spanish culture associated with magic and natural elements.

Duendes are known for helping the animals in the forest.

Los duendes son conocidos por ayudar a los animales del bosque.

Small beings that, according to popular belief, inhabit remote places and engage in mischief.

They say that duendes live in trees and are mischievous.

Dicen que los duendes viven en los árboles y son traviesos.

In literature, duendes are often depicted as creatures that protect the home.

In the story, the duendes took care of the house and brought good luck.

En el cuento, los duendes cuidaban de la casa y traían buena suerte.

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

home spirit

It refers to a spirit that is said to protect and help the family.

duende del hogar

to have duende

It means having a special talent or a strong emotional connection with music or art.

tener duende

fairy

Magical creature, often benevolent, that may have power over nature.

hada

gnome

Mythical being said to dwell in the earth and protect treasures.

gnomo

ghost

Specter or spirit of a deceased person believed to appear to the living.

fantasma

Small mischievous spirit.

That child has duende, he is always playing tricks.

Ese niño tiene un duende, siempre está haciendo travesuras.

A special skill in dance or art.

That dancer has duende, her performance is magical.

Esa bailarina tiene duende, su actuación es mágica.