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    Runa (en. Rune)

    ˈrun.a

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A character of the runic alphabet used in Germanic writing.
    Runes were used by Nordic peoples for inscriptions.
    Las runas eran utilizadas por los pueblos nórdicos para inscripciones.
    A symbol attributed with magical or divinatory properties.
    She consulted the runes to know her future.
    Consultó las runas para conocer su futuro.
    A mystical or esoteric aspect associated with runic inscriptions.
    Runology is dedicated to the study of runes.
    La runología se dedica al estudio de las runas.

    Etymology

    The term 'runa' comes from the Old Norse 'rún', which means 'secret' or 'mystery'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cast the runes
    to perform a divinatory consultation using runes.
    echar las runas
    Viking runes
    runes belonging to Nordic cultures.
    runas vikingas

    Related Words

    runic
    pertaining to or related to runes.
    rúnico
    runology
    study of runes.
    runología

    Slang Meanings

    Divinatory interpretation performed with runes.
    She always casts the runes for her friends to help them.
    Ella siempre le echa las runas a sus amigos para ayudarles.
    To refer to something mysterious or esoteric.
    That place has an air of rune that fascinates me.
    Ese lugar tiene un aire de runa que me fascina.