Spanish word

hada

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaða/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfairy

Example

Mi hija cree en las hadas.

My daughter believes in fairies.

Illustration for hada (fairy)

More examples

Un hada pequeña encontró una semilla en el jardín.

A small fairy found a seed in the garden.

Core concept

Small human-shaped magical creature associated with nature.

Common phrases

  • un hada pequeña

    a small fairy

  • hada del jardín

    garden fairy

  • hada de la suerte

    good-luck fairy

Similar words

elfo: Humanlike magical being from folklore, often depicted as tall, graceful, or long-lived.
duende: Small mischievous spirit that plays tricks and startles people.

Definition in Spanish

Ser fantástico, normalmente representado como una mujer pequeña o figura humana con poderes mágicos, asociado a cuentos y a la naturaleza.

Word origin

From Latin fāta (plural of fātum 'fate'), originally referring to beings linked to fate or prophecy.

Usage tips

  • Singular hada takes the masculine article el for phonetic reasons but remains feminine in agreement, e.g., el hada buena.

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