hechicero
“hechicero” means “sorcerer” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
sorcerer
Also: wizard, medicine man
📝 In Action
El hechicero preparó una poción en su caldero.
A2The sorcerer prepared a potion in his cauldron.
En la leyenda, el hechicero protegía el castillo con su magia.
B1In the legend, the sorcerer protected the castle with his magic.
Consultaron al hechicero de la tribu para curar al guerrero.
B2They consulted the tribe's medicine man to heal the warrior.
charming
Also: bewitching, enchanting
📝 In Action
Tiene un carisma hechicero que atrae a todos.
B2He has a charming charisma that attracts everyone.
El paisaje era hechicero bajo la luz de la luna.
C1The landscape was enchanting under the moonlight.
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Words that translate to "hechicero" in Spanish:
bewitching→charming→enchanting→medicine man→sorcerer→wizard→✏️ Quick Practice
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish word 'hechizo' (spell), which comes from the Latin 'facticius' (made or artificial). In ancient times, it referred to something 'made' by hand or by artifice, which eventually evolved to mean something 'made' by magic.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'hechicero' to describe a woman?
No, for a woman you must use the feminine form 'hechicera'.
Is 'hechicero' common in everyday conversation?
Not really. You'll hear it in movies, books, or when being very poetic. In daily life, people use 'encantador' for 'charming'.
Is it a bad word?
No, it's neutral. However, depending on the culture, it might have mysterious or superstitious connotations.