magia
/MA-hiah (like mah-hee-ah)/
magic
Visualizing 'magia' as supernatural power: a simple wizard performing a magical feat.
📝 In Action
Creemos que la magia existe solo en las películas.
A1We believe that magic only exists in movies.
El niño se asombró con el truco de magia del payaso.
A2The boy was amazed by the clown's magic trick.
Ella estudió magia negra en secreto para volverse más fuerte.
B1She secretly studied black magic to become stronger.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule
'Magia' is always feminine, so you must use 'la magia' or 'una magia'. Remember that most Spanish words ending in '-a' are feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Stage Magic
When talking about a performance (a show or a trick), use the specific phrase 'truco de magia' (magic trick) to be perfectly clear.
Visualizing 'magia' as charm or allure: a beautiful, captivating locket.
magia(Noun)
charm
?captivating quality; allure
sparkle
?special intangible appeal
,fascination
?strong attraction
📝 In Action
Esa canción tiene una magia que me hace feliz.
B1That song has a magic/charm that makes me happy.
La magia de sus ojos cautivó a todos en la sala.
B2The charm (or magic) of her eyes captivated everyone in the room.
Volveremos a este lugar por la magia de sus paisajes.
B2We will return to this place because of the magic/allure of its landscapes.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong synonym
Mistake: "Using 'brujería' (witchcraft) to mean 'charm' ('La brujería de sus ojos')."
Correction: Use 'encanto' or 'magia'. 'Brujería' is strictly for dark or harmful supernatural practices, not friendly appeal.
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding Intensity
You can emphasize this beautiful, metaphorical meaning by using adjectives like 'pura' (pure) or 'única' (unique): 'Tiene una magia pura' (It has a pure magic/charm).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: magia
Question 1 of 2
¿Cuál es la traducción más común de la frase 'por arte de magia'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'magia' pronounced like the English word 'manager'?
No. The 'g' in 'magia' sounds like a strong 'h' sound in English (similar to the 'ch' in Scottish 'loch'). It is pronounced MA-hiah.
How do I say 'a magic trick'?
The most common and natural way is 'un truco de magia'. Don't just say 'una magia'; you need the word 'trick' or 'show'.