Mefistófeles (en. Mephistopheles)

/mefis'tófeles/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Character that represents the devil, especially in literary works such as 'Faust'.

In the work 'Faust', Mephistopheles makes a pact with the protagonist in exchange for his soul.

En la obra 'Fausto', Mefistófeles hace un pacto con el protagonista a cambio de su alma.

Figure that denotes temptation and evil in cultural tradition.

Mephistopheles is the embodiment of temptation in many versions of the Faust legend.

Mefistófeles es la encarnación de la tentación en muchas versiones de la leyenda de Fausto.

Symbol of forbidden knowledge and unbridled ambition.

The relationship between Faust and Mephistopheles explores the limits of human desire for power.

La relación entre Fausto y Mefistófeles explora los límites del deseo humano por el poder.

The name Mephistopheles comes from the German 'Mephistopheles', which is associated with the figure of the devil in folklore and literature.

to make a pact with Mephistopheles

To make an agreement with the devil in exchange for something very valuable, like a soul.

hacer un pacto con Mefistófeles

to be a Mephistopheles

To be a wicked or malicious person who manipulates others.

ser un Mefistófeles

Faust

Literary work in which the story of a man who makes a pact with Mephistopheles unfolds.

Fausto

pact

Agreement between two parties, often referred to in the context of an agreement with the devil.

pacto

curse

Act of harming someone through an act of witchcraft or black magic, closely related to the figure of Mephistopheles.

maleficio

Someone very cunning or deceitful.

Don't trust him, he's a real Mephistopheles in business.

No confíes en él, es un verdadero Mefistófeles en los negocios.

A person who attracts danger or bad luck.

Every time this friend comes over, chaos seems to break out; he's a Mephistopheles.

Cada vez que viene este amigo, parece que se desata un caos, es un Mefistófeles.