Hadas (en. Fairies)

/ˈaðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Mythical creature associated with wildlife and nature.
It is said that fairies take care of the forests and animals.
Se dice que las hadas cuidan de los bosques y de los animales.
Entities from fairy tales that perform magical acts.
The little fairy appeared and granted a wish to the girl.
La pequeña hada apareció y concedió un deseo a la niña.
Traditionally, they are attributed wings and a delicate appearance.
Fairies are often portrayed as ethereal beings.
Las hadas suelen ser representadas como seres etéreos.

Etymology

From Latin 'fata', which means destiny, and related to mythologies of supernatural beings.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sing like a fairy
To sing in a sweet and gentle way.
cantar como un hada
little fairy
Diminutive of fairy, used affectionately.
hadita
fairy godmother
A person who helps in a magical way, especially in difficult situations.
hada madrina

Related Words

spell
The act of creating magic or enchantment.
hechizo
magical
Related to what is magical or supernatural.
mágico
fantasy
Imagination that creates non-existent realities.
fantasía

Slang Meanings

Denotes something that is extraordinary or amazing.
That party was so much fun it felt like magic, as if there were fairies.
Esa fiesta fue tan divertida que parecía magia, como si hubiera hadas.
Colloquial use to refer to a person who has a dreamy or naive character.
He is a bit of a fairy, always believing in true love.
Él es un poco hada, siempre cree en el amor verdadero.