lanzar un hechizo
/lanθaɾ un et͡ʃiθo/from spelling rules
To cast a spell in Spanish is to lanzar un hechizo.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb lanzar (to throw/to cast) and the noun phrase un hechizo (a spell).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express that someone cast a spell in the past, use the preterite form lanzó (third-person singular).
How do you pronounce it?
/lanθaɾ un etʃiθo/
Did you know?
- While lanzar un hechizo is the standard phrase, Spanish speakers often use embrujar to describe the act of casting a spell on someone to make them fall in love.
- The word hechizo shares the same root as the English word 'factitious'. Both derive from the Latin factīcius, meaning 'artificial' or 'made'.
- In Spanish, the phrase romper el hechizo is used to describe 'breaking the spell', not just in magic, but when a romantic or mysterious atmosphere is suddenly ruined.
Examples in context
- Quisiera aprender a realizar un hechizoI would like to learn how to perform a spell
- El mago efectuó un encantamiento sobre el puebloThe magician cast a spell on the village
- La hechicera lanzó un conjuro para proteger al reyThe sorceress cast a spell to protect the king
- Mi abuela me enseñó a echar un hechizoMy grandmother taught me how to cast a spell
- La bruja hechizó a la princesa con una manzana envenenadaThe witch cast a spell on the princess with a poisoned apple
- La bruja lanzó un hechizo sobre el príncipe.The witch cast a spell on the prince.
- La bruja va a lanzar un hechizo.The witch is going to cast a spell.
- No puedes lanzar un hechizo tan fuerte.You cannot cast such a strong spell.
- Él intentó lanzar un hechizo de amor.He tried to cast a love spell.
Example conversation
Two friends are playing a fantasy role-playing game.
- DanielDaniel, ¡usa tu magia para ayudarnos!Daniel, use your magic to help us!
- SofíaEstá bien, voy a lanzar un hechizo ahora.All right, I'm going to cast a spell now.
- Daniel¡Rápido, Sofía dice que el monstruo se acerca!Quick, Sofía says the monster is approaching!
- SofíaYa casi termino de lanzarlo.I'm almost finished casting it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hechizo, lanzar, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
