elfos
/elfos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "elves" is translated into Spanish as elfos.
elfos refers to small supernatural beings with magical powers, often characterized by having pointed ears.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the term duendes is widely used to refer to elves. In the region of Galicia, the term trasnos may be used to refer to playful elves.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine plural form is elfos. If you are referring specifically to female elves, the feminine singular form is elfa and the feminine plural form is elfas.
How do you pronounce it?
/elfos/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the term duende is used as a compliment to describe a performer with an almost magical, charismatic stage presence.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, duendes are believed to be the spirits of children who died before being baptized, giving the term a more somber origin than the whimsical elfos.
- The word elfos can sometimes feel 'foreign' or 'literary' to Spanish speakers because it is heavily influenced by Northern European folklore and modern translations.
Examples in context
- No todos los elfos son malvados.Not all elves are mean.This sentence is useful for expressing that not all elfos are mean.Tatoeba #10172562 by Seael, translation #4153573 by mervert1
- Los elfos tienen orejas puntiagudas.Elves have pointy ears.This sentence is useful for describing that elfos have pointy ears.Tatoeba #10570421 by Seael, translation #2219989 by Hybrid
- Los elfos son los pequeños ayudantes de Santa.Elves are Santa's little helpers.This sentence is useful for stating that elfos are Santa's little helpers.Tatoeba #966336 by Shishir, translation #911268 by papabear
- Los elfos han sido parte de nuestra cultura y folclore durante siglos.Elves have been part of our culture and folklore for centuries.
- Ayer vi a unos duendes jugando en el jardín.Yesterday, I saw some elves playing in the garden.
- En el bosque encantado, las criaturas mágicas como los elfos y las hadas viven en armonía.In the enchanted forest, magical creatures such as elves and fairies live in harmony.
- En Galicia, los trasnos son conocidos por hacer travesuras en los hogares.In Galicia, trasnos are known to play pranks in homes.
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a fantasy book.
- JavierMe gustan los elfos de esta historia.I like the elves in this story.
- SofíaSí, los elfos son muy elegantes.Yes, the elves are very elegant.
- Javier¿Crees que los elfos viven en el bosque?Do you think the elves live in the forest?
- SofíaSeguro que sí, Sofía cree que es así.Surely they do, Sofía believes it is so.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
