Magia (en. Magic)

/'ma.xi.a/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Set of techniques and procedures used to produce illusions or spectacular effects.
The magician amazed the audience with his magic.
El mago asombró al público con su magia.
Quality of what is surprising or fascinating.
The music has a special magic that touches your heart.
La música tiene una magia especial que te toca el corazón.

Etymology

From Latin 'magia', which in turn comes from Greek 'magia', related to Persian magicians.

Common Phrases and Expressions

black magic
Practice of magic associated with evil forces.
magia negra
to do magic
To perform something surprising or incredible.
hacer magia
white magic
Practice of magic considered benign or positive.
magia blanca

Related Words

magician
Person who practices magic.
mago
spell
Enchantment cast to produce magical effects.
hechizo
illusion
Deception that causes the perception of something that is not real.
ilusión

Slang Meanings

Something surprising or incredible that happens.
That play was pure magic on the court.
Esa jugada fue pura magia en la cancha.
A special ability to make things work perfectly.
The chef has magic in the kitchen.
El chef tiene magia en la cocina.