mágica

/MAH-hee-kah/

magical

A close-up view of a simple wooden magic wand emitting bright blue and purple sparks against a dark background.

This wand casts a truly mágica spell, full of supernatural power.

mágica(adjective)

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magical

relating to supernatural powers or spells

Also:

mystical

having a mysterious spiritual significance

📝 In Action

La varita mágica desapareció.

The magic wand disappeared.

Ella cree en las criaturas mágicas del bosque.

She believes in the magical creatures of the forest.

Esa poción mágica cura cualquier enfermedad.

That magic potion cures any illness.

Word Connections

Synonyms

sobrenatural (supernatural)
fantástica (fantastic (in the sense of fantasy))

Antonyms

natural (natural, normal)
ordinaria (ordinary)

Common Collocations

fórmula mágica – magic formula
lámpara mágica – magic lamp

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Agreement

Since 'mágica' ends in -a, it must describe feminine nouns, like 'casa mágica' (magic house). For masculine nouns, use 'mágico' (e.g., 'el libro mágico').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting Agreement

Mistake: "La coche mágica."

Correction: El coche mágico. Remember that adjectives must match the noun's gender and number.

⭐ Usage Tips

Placement

Like most descriptive adjectives in Spanish, 'mágica' usually comes after the noun: 'una fuerza mágica' (a magical force).

A bright, colorful rainbow creating a perfect arc over a rolling green hill under a sunny sky.

What a mágica sight—an enchanting and wonderful landscape view.

mágica(adjective)

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wonderful

enchanting, perfect, amazing

Also:

captivating

describing an atmosphere or experience

breathtaking

describing beauty

📝 In Action

Fue una noche mágica, llena de estrellas.

It was a wonderful night, full of stars.

La ciudad tiene una atmósfera mágica en Navidad.

The city has an enchanting atmosphere at Christmas.

Su voz tiene una cualidad mágica que te hipnotiza.

Her voice has a captivating quality that hypnotizes you.

Word Connections

Synonyms

maravillosa (marvelous, wonderful)
encantadora (charming, enchanting)
perfecta (perfect)

Antonyms

aburrida (boring)
terrible (terrible)

Common Collocations

sensación mágica – magical feeling/sensation
experiencia mágica – magical experience

Idioms & Expressions

tener mano mágica – to have a knack for doing something perfectly (especially cooking or gardening)

💡 Grammar Points

Intensifier

You can use 'tan' (so) or 'muy' (very) to strengthen this meaning: 'La vista es tan mágica!' (The view is so magical!).

⭐ Usage Tips

Describing Moments

Use 'mágica' frequently to describe special, overwhelming feelings about places, music, or memorable events, making them sound truly extraordinary.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: mágica

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'mágica' to describe something that is purely wonderful and enchanting, rather than literal supernatural power?

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Word Family

mágico(magical (masculine)) - adjective

magia(magic) - noun

mágicamente(magically) - adverb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'mágica' and 'mágico'?

'Mágica' describes feminine things (like 'la luz mágica' - the magic light). 'Mágico' describes masculine things (like 'el momento mágico' - the magic moment). They mean the exact same thing, but must match the gender of the noun they describe.

Can I use 'mágica' before the noun?

Usually, 'mágica' comes after the noun (e.g., 'una noche mágica'). Placing it before the noun (e.g., 'una mágica noche') is possible but sounds more poetic, literary, or intense, and is less common in everyday conversation.