Supersticiones (en. Superstitions)

/su.per.sti.ˈsi.o.nes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Irrational beliefs that attribute effects to objects or situations without scientific basis.

Superstitions, such as not passing under a ladder, are common in many cultures.

Las supersticiones, como no pasar debajo de una escalera, son comunes en muchas culturas.

Customs or rituals performed with the hope of influencing the future.

Some people have superstitions about black cats and believe they bring bad luck.

Algunas personas tienen supersticiones sobre los gatos negros y creen que traen mala suerte.

Practices passed down from generation to generation without being questioned.

Superstitions are part of popular culture and are taught to children from a young age.

Las supersticiones son parte de la cultura popular y se enseñan a los niños desde pequeños.

From Latin 'superstitio', meaning overfeeding or fear.

There are no superstitions without beliefs.

A statement suggesting that superstitions are always based on something believed.

no hay supersticiones sin creencias

to break a bad streak

Acts performed with the hope of ending the bad luck associated with superstitions.

romper una mala racha

to carry amulets

A common practice believed to protect a person from bad luck.

llevar amuletos

mysticism

Belief in the possibility of obtaining spiritual knowledge through direct experiences.

misticismo

omen

An event interpreted as a portent or sign of the future.

omen

ritual

A set of actions, usually symbolic in nature, performed according to an established order.

ritual

Ridiculous beliefs

People sometimes laugh at superstitions like breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck.

La gente a veces se ríe de las supersticiones como el romper un espejo trae siete años de mala suerte.

absurd traditions

I find the superstitions about the days of the week to be absurd traditions.

A mí me parecen tradiciones absurdas las supersticiones sobre los días de la semana.