hechizo
/eh-CHEE-soh/
spell
Hechizo can mean "spell," referring to a magical action.
hechizo(noun)
spell
?a magical action
,charm
?a magical object or incantation
enchantment
?the state of being under magic
📝 In Action
El mago negro lanzó un hechizo muy poderoso.
B1The dark wizard cast a very powerful spell.
Pensamos que la princesa estaba bajo un hechizo de sueño.
B2We thought the princess was under a sleeping spell.
Necesitamos un contrahechizo para romper esto.
C1We need a counter-spell to break this.
⭐ Usage Tips
Masculine Noun
'Hechizo' is always masculine, so you always use 'el hechizo' or 'un hechizo'.
Another meaning of hechizo is "allure," describing a captivating quality or charm.
hechizo(noun)
allure
?captivating quality or charm
,fascination
?deep attraction
charm
?personal magnetism
📝 In Action
El hechizo de su sonrisa nos hizo olvidar la hora.
C1The allure of her smile made us forget the time.
La ciudad tiene un hechizo especial que atrae a los artistas.
C1The city has a special charm that attracts artists.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hechizo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'hechizo' in its figurative sense (meaning 'allure')?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'hechizo' have a feminine form?
No. 'Hechizo' is a masculine noun ('el hechizo') and always stays that way, even when referring to something feminine. If you want to talk about a female person who casts spells, you would use 'la hechicera' (the sorceress).
Is 'hechizo' the same as 'encanto'?
They are very close synonyms. 'Hechizo' often implies a stronger, more intense magical act or a deeply captivating quality, while 'encanto' can be used for simpler magic (like a simple charm) or for general attractiveness.