Vudú (en. Voodoo)

[vuˈðu]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A religion that blends African, indigenous, and Christian elements, based on the veneration of spirits called loas.

Voodoo is a deeply rooted practice in Haitian culture.

El vudú es una práctica profundamente arraigada en la cultura haitiana.

Set of rituals and practices associated with this religion, including the creation of voodoo dolls.

It is said that voodoo dolls are used to influence the lives of others.

Se dice que los muñecos de vudú son usados para influir en la vida de otras personas.

The word 'vudú' comes from the African term 'vodun', which means 'spirit' or 'god'.

to do voodoo

To perform a voodoo ritual said to influence someone's fate.

hacer vudú

voodoo doll

An object used in voodoo rituals that represents a person and is used to send energy, both positive and negative.

muñeca de vudú

loas

Spirits in the voodoo religion that are invoked during rituals.

loas

ritual

A ceremony or repeated act that has symbolic meanings.

ritual

spirit

Supernatural entities that are revered in various religions, including voodoo.

espíritu

fetish

An object considered sacred that represents a supernatural power.

fetiche

To have bad luck due to a voodoo curse.

Ever since I was cursed with voodoo, everything has gone wrong for me.

Desde que me hicieron vudú, todo me sale mal.

To refer to someone with a strange or mystical character.

Don't talk to him, he has a vibe of voodoo.

No hables con él, tiene un aire de vudú.