English–Spanish

“witch” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɾuxa/

Example

¿Crees que ella es una bruja?

Do you think she is a witch?

Illustration for bruja (witch)

How to say “witch” in Spanish

“Witch” in Spanish is bruja.

Folkloric woman who practices witchcraft.

Full entry for bruja: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bruja

Ella parecía una bruja por su ropa y su mirada.

She looked like a witch because of her clothes and her expression.

Tips for using bruja

  • Calling someone bruja in conversation often reads as an insult, so the word appears mainly in folklore, accusations, or joking remarks among close acquaintances.

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