How to Say "hag" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hag” is “bruja” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2informal
old, unpleasant woman
Examples
Mi vecina es una bruja, siempre se queja del ruido.
My neighbor is a nasty woman; she always complains about the noise.
Trató a los camareros como si fuera una bruja.
She treated the waiters as if she were a hag.
Register Warning
Mistake: “Using 'bruja' casually with strangers to mean 'nasty woman.'”
Correction: This usage is highly offensive and rude in formal settings or toward acquaintances. Reserve it only for close friends or when describing someone you genuinely dislike in a private, informal setting.
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