Spanish Conversation · Level 9
90 words
Spanish word
magia
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmaxja/
Meaning
- feminine nounmagic
Example
¿Crees en la magia?
Do you believe in magic?
More examples
Mi sobrino aprendió a hacer magia con cartas.
My nephew learned to perform magic with cards.
Core concept
An unseen force that creates wonder.
Common phrases
hacer magia
perform magic
trucos de magia
magic tricks
espectáculo de magia
magic show
Similar words
milagro: Extraordinary occurrence that appears to defy ordinary natural explanation.
encanto: Charm of a person or place that strongly attracts and delights others.
hechizo: Words or ritual actions intended to cause a specific magical effect.
brujería: Practice of witchcraft involving spells, charms, and ritual techniques.
Definition in Spanish
Capacidad o fenómeno asociado a poderes sobrenaturales y, en sentido figurado, a un encanto especial.
Word origin
From Latin magia and Greek μαγεία, ultimately from Old Persian magu 'member of the Magi', originally naming ritual specialists and later referring to sorcery and enchantment.
Usage tips
- Often used figuratively to praise a special charm or atmosphere (la magia de...), while a performed 'magic trick' is usually called truco or ilusión.