mágico
/MAH-hee-koh/
magical
In its primary sense, 'mágico' refers to things related to sorcery and spells.
mágico(Adjective)
magical
?related to sorcery or spells
,magic
?used before a noun, e.g., 'magic wand'
enchanted
?under a spell
📝 In Action
El mago usó una varita mágica para hacer desaparecer el conejo.
A2The magician used a magic wand to make the rabbit disappear.
En el cuento, el anillo mágico concedía tres deseos.
B1In the story, the magical ring granted three wishes.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement (Gender)
Since 'mágico' is an adjective, it must change its ending to match the noun it describes. Use 'mágico' for masculine nouns (el libro mágico) and 'mágica' for feminine nouns (la alfombra mágica).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: "Escribir 'magico' sin acento."
Correction: The accent mark over the 'á' is essential: 'mágico'. Without it, the stress falls on the wrong syllable.
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement is Flexible
Like many Spanish adjectives, 'mágico' can go before or after the noun, though placing it after (varita mágica) is most common for literal meaning.
'Mágico' can also be used to describe something wonderful, fantastic, or amazing.
mágico(Adjective)
wonderful
?fantastic or amazing
,charming
?captivating or delightful
amazing
?incredibly good
📝 In Action
Pasamos una noche mágica bajo las estrellas.
B1We spent a magical/wonderful night under the stars.
El pueblo tiene un ambiente mágico que atrae a muchos turistas.
B2The town has a magical/charming atmosphere that attracts many tourists.
💡 Grammar Points
Intensifying Meaning
To say something is 'very magical,' you can use the superlative form: 'magiquísimo' (or 'magiquísima' for feminine nouns), though using 'muy mágico' is more common and easier.
⭐ Usage Tips
Emotional Impact
When used figuratively, 'mágico' emphasizes a strong emotional response, like awe, wonder, or deep happiness.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mágico
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the feminine form of 'mágico'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make 'mágico' plural?
To make 'mágico' plural, you just add '-s'. The masculine plural is 'mágicos' (e.g., 'libros mágicos') and the feminine plural is 'mágicas' (e.g., 'noches mágicas').
Is 'mágico' used only for fantasy stories?
No! While it certainly describes things from fantasy (like spells or dragons), it's very often used in everyday conversation to mean 'wonderful,' 'amazing,' or 'charming' when describing a great experience or place.