hadas

AH-dahs/ˈa.ðas/

“hadas” means “fairies” in Spanish (mythical beings).

fairies

Also: fays

NounfA2

A small, winged fairy wearing a bright green dress, sitting peacefully on top of a large red and white spotted toadstool mushroom in a lush forest clearing.

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Mi hija cree que las hadas viven en el bosque.

My daughter believes that fairies live in the forest.

Las hadas madrinas son comunes en los cuentos de Disney.

Fairy godmothers are common in Disney stories.

Se dice que estas criaturas tienen poderes mágicos y hacen el bien.

It is said that these creatures have magical powers and do good.

Word Connections

Synonyms

duendes (goblins/elves)
elfos (elves)

Common Collocations

hada madrina – fairy godmother
polvo de hadas – fairy dust
reino de las hadas – fairy kingdom

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "hadas" in Spanish:

fairies→fays→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: hadas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly describes the singular form of 'hadas'?

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👥 Word Family▼

hada(fairy (singular)) — Noun

mágico(magical) — Adjective

cuento(story/tale) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin term *fata*, which originally meant 'the fates' or 'destiny.' This concept evolved over centuries in Romance languages to refer to a beautiful, powerful, magical being.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (documented in early fairy tales and romance literature)

Cognates (Related words)

French: féeItalian: fata

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'hadas' have a verb meaning?

While there is an extremely rare, archaic verb 'hadar' (to destine), 'hadas' is overwhelmingly used as the plural noun meaning 'fairies' in modern Spanish.