How to Say "elf" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “elf” is “duende” — A2 level.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
folklore and fairy tales
Examples
Mi hermano cree que hay un duende en el jardín.
My brother thinks there is an elf in the garden.
Los duendes traviesos escondieron mis llaves.
The mischievous goblins hid my keys.
Cuenta la leyenda que los duendes protegen el bosque.
Legend says that sprites protect the forest.
Gender of Duende
The word is masculine, so you always use 'el' or 'un' before it, even if you are imagining a female creature.
False Friend Warning
Mistake: “Using 'duende' to mean 'dwarf'.”
Correction: Use 'enano' for dwarf. 'Duende' is specifically for magical, fairy-like spirits.
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