abracadabra
/ˌabɾakaˈdabɾa/
The Spanish word for 'abracadabra' is abracadabra.
abracadabra is an interjection used to indicate that a magic trick or an illusion has been performed.
Meaning: used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌabɾakaˈdabɾa/
Did you know?
- In some historical contexts, the word was part of a protective charm written in a diminishing triangle to cure diseases.
- Spanish speakers may use abracadabra sarcastically to describe a situation that was solved by a miracle or an unlikely coincidence.
- In Spanish, abracadabra is often paired with the phrase ¡y que aparezca!, which means 'and let it appear!'
Examples in context
- ¡Abracadabra!Abracadabra!This sentence is useful for seeing the interjection used alone.Tatoeba #5116506 by helpa, translation #7290638 by shekitten
- ¡Abracadabra! La moneda ha aparecido.Abracadabra! The coin has appeared.
- Dijo abracadabra y el conejo desapareció.He said abracadabra and the rabbit disappeared.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are watching a street magician perform.
- Elena¿Viste cómo hizo el truco?Did you see how he did the trick?
- AlejandroSí, dijo abracadabra y la carta voló.Yes, he said abracadabra and the card flew.
- Elena¡Fue increíble!It was incredible!
- AlejandroÉl es un gran mago.He is a great magician.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “abracadabra” translations and entries abracadabra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
