Spanish word

conjuro

Pronunciation

IPA/koŋˈxuɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncharm

Example

Mi abuela me enseñó un conjuro para no tener pesadillas.

My grandmother taught me a charm so I wouldn't have nightmares.

Illustration for conjuro (charm)

More examples

Susurraron un conjuro para que el bebé dejara de llorar.

They whispered a spell so the baby would stop crying.

Core concept

A recited phrase or formula intended to produce or prevent supernatural effects.

Common phrases

  • un conjuro para dormir

    a charm for sleep

  • susurrar un conjuro

    whisper a spell

Similar words

hechizo: Chanted magic words that aim to produce a particular magical effect.
maldición: Spoken formula that aims to bring misfortune or harm to a target.
encantamiento: Spoken chant that causes change or exerts influence over a person or object.
sortilegio: Ritualized magical formula performed to produce a supernatural effect.

Definition in Spanish

M. Palabra o fórmula recitada para invocar, proteger o cambiar algo mediante poderes supuestos.

Word origin

Spanish conjuro derives from Latin conjūrāre, literally 'to swear together' (con- 'together' + jurāre 'to swear'), with the sense shifting from oaths to ritual formulas and magical speech.

Usage tips

  • Although similar to the English verb 'conjure', conjuro is the noun for the spell itself and typically collocates with verbs such as echar or recitar.

Other meanings

  • spellnoun

Related words

  • conjurarconjureverb

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