Elfo (en. Elf)

/ˈelfo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A mythological being from Nordic tradition often depicted as a small, magical creature.
In the story, the elf helps the hero find his way.
En el cuento, el elfo ayuda al héroe a encontrar su camino.
A fantasy character commonly found in literature and films, especially in works like 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Legolas is a well-known elf for his skill with a bow.
Legolas es un elfo muy conocido por su destreza con el arco.
Elf as a representation of magical beings that live in forests and have a special relationship with nature.
It was said that elves took care of the trees in the forest.
Se decía que los elfos cuidaban de los árboles del bosque.

Etymology

From Latin 'elfus', related to Germanic mythology.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Christmas Elf
A figurine representing an elf, commonly found in Christmas decorations.
Elfo de Navidad
Forest Elves
Magical beings that inhabit forests, according to mythology.
Elfos del bosque

Related Words

goblin
A fantastical being that has characteristics similar to elves and is often mischievous.
duende
fairy
A magical being generally represented as female, having supernatural powers.
hada
goblin
Fantastic creature, often depicted as small and malicious.
goblin

Slang Meanings

A small and agile person, often referred to affectionately.
Look how fast he runs, he looks like an elf!
¡Mira qué rápido corre, parece un elfo!
Someone with large or pointy ears, in a humorous sense.
With those ears, you would look great dressed as an elf for Halloween.
Con esas orejas, te verías genial disfrazado de elfo en Halloween.