English–Spanish

“witchcraft” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/bɾuxeˈɾia/

Example

Dicen que en el pueblo practicaban brujería.

They say that witchcraft was practiced in the village.

Illustration for brujería (witchcraft)

How to say “witchcraft” in Spanish

“Witchcraft” in Spanish is brujería.

A small altar with candles, herbs, and a carved talisman on a table.

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

Example sentences with brujería

En el mercado venden amuletos para protegerse de la brujería.

At the market they sell amulets to protect against witchcraft.

Tips for using brujería

  • In casual talk brujería can be used jokingly to praise an impressive feat, but in accusations or religious contexts it is a sensitive term and may cause offense.

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