brujo
“brujo” means “sorcerer” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
sorcerer
Also: wizard, warlock
📝 In Action
El brujo lanzó un hechizo sobre el bosque.
A2The sorcerer cast a spell over the forest.
En las leyendas locales, el brujo vive solo en la montaña.
B1In local legends, the wizard lives alone on the mountain.
El protagonista debe encontrar al gran brujo para romper la maldición.
B2The protagonist must find the great sorcerer to break the curse.
witch doctor
Also: shaman
📝 In Action
El brujo de la aldea preparó una medicina natural.
B1The village witch doctor prepared a natural medicine.
Consultaron al brujo para pedir lluvia.
B2They consulted the shaman to ask for rain.
Muchos respetan al brujo por su conocimiento de las plantas.
C1Many respect the medicine man for his knowledge of plants.
bewitching
Also: enchanting
📝 In Action
Tiene un mirar brujo que me cautivó.
C1He has a bewitching gaze that captivated me.
Esa música tiene un ritmo brujo.
C1That music has an enchanting rhythm.
Se perdió en aquel bosque brujo.
C2He got lost in that haunted/enchanting forest.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "brujo" in Spanish:
bewitching→enchanting→shaman→sorcerer→warlock→witch doctor→wizard→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: brujo
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Which word would you use for a man performing card tricks at a birthday party?
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📚 Etymology▼
The exact origin is mysterious, much like the word itself! It likely comes from a pre-Roman Iberian word 'brixta', which meant 'curse' or 'magic spell'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'brujo' always a bad person?
Not necessarily. While it can mean an evil sorcerer in fairy tales, in many cultures it refers to a traditional healer or shaman who helps the community.
What's the difference between 'brujo' and 'hechicero'?
They are very similar. 'Hechicero' focuses more on the act of casting spells (hechizos), while 'brujo' is a more general term for the person and their powers.
Can I use 'brujo' to describe a woman?
No, 'brujo' is specifically masculine. You would need the feminine version of the word for a woman.