How to Say "magical" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “magical” is “mágico” — use 'mágico' when referring to things related to spells, sorcery, or the fantastical world of magic, like a wizard's powers or a fairy tale..
mágico
Examples
El libro de cuentos estaba lleno de criaturas mágicas.
The storybook was full of magical creatures.
sobrenatural
/so-bre-na-too-ral//sobɾenatuˈɾal/
Examples
El fantasma tenía una presencia sobrenatural en la casa antigua.
The ghost had a supernatural presence in the old house.
Ella dice que tiene una fuerza sobrenatural.
She says she has supernatural strength.
No hay una explicación científica para este fenómeno sobrenatural.
There is no scientific explanation for this supernatural phenomenon.
Muchos creen en seres sobrenaturales como los fantasmas.
Many believe in supernatural beings like ghosts.
One Form for All
This adjective ends in 'l', which means it doesn't change for boys or girls. You can say 'un hombre sobrenatural' or 'una mujer sobrenatural'.
Where to Put It
Like most adjectives in Spanish, it usually comes after the noun you are describing (e.g., 'poder sobrenatural').
The Spelling Trap
Mistake: “supernatural”
Correction: sobrenatural (Remember it starts with 'sobre-', not 'super-')
Mágico vs. Sobrenatural
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