brujas
/brú-has/
witches
"Brujas" is the plural noun meaning "witches."
brujas(noun)
witches
?plural form of bruja
hags
?old, unpleasant women (figurative)
,crones
?old women (often negative connotation)
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Plural
This word is the plural form of the feminine noun 'bruja' (one witch). It follows the standard pattern of adding '-s' to a noun ending in a vowel.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "Using 'los brujas'."
Correction: Always use the feminine article 'las' because the word 'brujas' is always feminine: 'las brujas'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
In common speech, calling someone 'bruja' (or 'brujas') can be an insult meaning they are mean, malicious, or have bad luck, not necessarily that they practice magic.
As a verb, "brujas" means "you practice witchcraft" (second person singular present tense).
brujas(verb)
you practice witchcraft
?second person singular present tense (tú form)
you bewitch
?second person singular present tense (tú form)
📝 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)
💡 Grammar Points
The Verb Form
In this rare usage, 'brujas' is the simple present tense form for 'tú' (you). The full verb is 'brujar', which is a regular '-ar' verb.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use the Noun Instead
Native speakers almost always use the verb 'embrujar' (to bewitch/cast a spell on someone) instead of the simple verb 'brujar'. You are safe using 'embrujar' instead.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: brujas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'brujas' as a noun?
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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.