Spanish Conversation · Level 90
60 words
Spanish word
mágico
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmaxiko/
Meaning
- adjectivemagical
Example
La ciudad tenía un aire mágico.
The city had a magical atmosphere.
More examples
Fue un momento mágico para todos.
It was a magical moment for everyone.
Core concept
A softly lit scene that feels slightly otherworldly.
Common phrases
momento mágico
magical moment
lugar mágico
magical place
truco mágico
magic trick
Similar words
encantador: Charms with gentle, approachable appeal that naturally draws affection.
maravilloso: Radiates extraordinary quality that inspires admiration and wonder.
fascinante: Captivates attention by arousing keen interest and sustained curiosity.
fantástico: Offers astonishing, imagination-stretching fun or wonder that seems unreal.
Definition in Spanish
Que evoca una sensación maravillosa o parece sobrenatural por su belleza o misterio.
Word origin
From Latin magicus and Greek magikos (from magos 'magus'), originally referring to actual magic and later used figuratively to mean wonderfully strange.
Usage tips
- Used mostly for feelings or atmospheres rather than literal supernatural powers, and it agrees in gender and number (mágico/mágica, mágicos/mágicas).