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    Ensalmo (en. Charm)

    /enˈsal.mo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Phrase or invocation used in rituals to achieve a supernatural effect.
    The traditional healer used an ensalmo to relieve pain.
    El médico tradicional usó un ensalmo para aliviar el dolor.
    Any type of ritual that seeks to attract good or ward off evil.
    The ensalmo performed in the house brought peace to the family.
    El ensalmo que realizó en la casa trajo paz a la familia.
    verb
    To pronounce or perform an ensalmo.
    It is taught to perform ensalmos in certain communities to heal illnesses.
    Se enseña a ensalmar en ciertas comunidades para curar enfermedades.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'insalmo', which means to invoke or to consecrate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    perform an ensalmo
    To carry out a ritual to heal or protect.
    hacer un ensalmo
    say the ensalmo
    To pronounce the magic words in a ritual.
    decir el ensalmo

    Related Words

    conjuration
    Magical formula said to invoke supernatural powers.
    conjuro
    strength
    Force or power granted through the ensalmo.
    pujanza

    Slang Meanings

    A type of joke or trick said to have magical effects.
    That trick is just an ensalmo, it doesn't actually work.
    Ese truco es solo un ensalmo, no funciona en realidad.
    An expression to refer to something unreal or fictional.
    That story is just an ensalmo, don't pay attention to it.
    Ese cuento es solo un ensalmo, no le prestes atención.