brujas
“brujas” means “witches” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
witches
Also: hags, crones
📝 In Action
En Halloween, muchas niñas se disfrazan de brujas.
A1On Halloween, many girls dress up as witches.
Las brujas de la historia prepararon una poción mágica.
A2The witches in the story prepared a magic potion.
No seas tan brujas con tu hermana; ayúdala.
B1Don't be such a witch (or so mean) to your sister; help her.
you practice witchcraft
Also: you bewitch
📝 In Action
Si tú brujas, debes tener cuidado con la ley.
C2If you practice witchcraft (or cast spells), you must be careful with the law. (Very formal/archaic sentence structure)
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence uses 'brujas' as a noun?
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The word comes from a root that appeared in medieval Spanish, likely derived from Vulgar Latin *bruxa* or perhaps an older Iberian word related to magic, spells, and night spirits.
First recorded: Medieval period (around 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'wizard' (a male witch)?
The word is 'brujo.' Spanish uses 'bruja' for females and 'brujo' for males, following the standard gender pattern for people.
Is 'brujas' only used for magical creatures?
No. While its main meaning relates to magic, it is very commonly used as a strong insult or playful tease for someone who is tricky, manipulative, or just generally grumpy.