duende irlandés
/dwende iɾlandes/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English word leprechaun is translated into Spanish as duende irlandés. Wiktionary also lists leprechaun.
Meaning: one of a race of Irish elves (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| duende irlandés | /dwende iɾlandes/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| leprechaun | /ˈlepɾekaun/ /leˈpɾet͡ʃaun/ |
masculine |
The phrase refers to one of the race of Irish elves. In some areas, people may also colloquially use the word gnomo to refer to a leprechaun.
Did you know?
- In Spanish-speaking cultures, the word duende can also refer to a person's soul or a mysterious sense of spirit and passion in art, such as in Flamenco.
- The Spanish word duende comes from the Old Spanish phrase duen de casa, meaning 'master of the house'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a duende is not just a fairytale creature but is believed to be a real entity that causes mischief by hiding household objects.
Examples in context
- La gente dice que los duendes son seres traviesos que esconden su oro al final del arcoíris.People say that leprechauns are mischievous beings who hide their gold at the end of the rainbow.
- Ayer vi una película en la que un trasgo irlandés ayudaba a un joven a encontrar su camino.Yesterday, I watched a movie where an Irish leprechaun helped a young man find his way.
- Me encanta leer historias sobre enanitos mágicos que cumplen deseos.I love reading stories about magical leprechauns who grant wishes.
- Los niños creen que los duendecillos son seres mágicos que habitan en los bosques encantados.Children believe that leprechauns are magical beings who dwell in enchanted forests.
- El duende irlandés es muy pequeño.The Irish leprechaun is very small.
- He visto un duende irlandés en la película.I saw an Irish leprechaun in the movie.
- Ese duende irlandés esconde oro.That Irish leprechaun hides gold.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are watching a fantasy movie at home.
- Mateo¿Te gusta ese duende irlandés?Do you like that Irish leprechaun?
- ElenaSí, el duende irlandés es muy divertido.Yes, the Irish leprechaun is very funny.
- MateoÉl tiene un sombrero verde.He has a green hat.
- ElenaEs un personaje muy tierno.He is a very cute character.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “leprechaun” translations and entries leprechaun, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries duende, irlandés, leprechaun, CC BY-SA 4.0.
