amuletos de la suerte
/amuletos de la sweɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lucky charms" is translated into Spanish as amuletos de la suerte.
This phrase refers to objects believed to bring good luck to the person who owns them.
Which one should you use?
The word talismán can be used as a synonym for amuleto when referring to a lucky charm.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single lucky charm, use the singular form amuleto de la suerte.
How do you pronounce it?
/amuletos de la sweɾte/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a common amuleto de la suerte is the 'higa', a hand-shaped charm with a closed fist used to ward off the 'mal de ojo' or evil eye.
- The word suerte shares its roots with the English word 'sort', as both come from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to bind'.
- While amuleto is used for objects that protect the owner from bad luck, talismán is often specifically associated with objects that actively attract a positive outcome or power.
Examples in context
- Ella lleva amuletos de la suerte en su bolso.She carries lucky charms in her purse.
- Esos amuletos de la suerte no funcionan.Those lucky charms do not work.
- Compré unos amuletos de la suerte para el examen.I bought some lucky charms for the exam.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are browsing a small gift shop.
- Javier¿Buscas amuletos de la suerte?Are you looking for lucky charms?
- LucíaSí, quiero algo para mi nuevo trabajo.Yes, I want something for my new job.
- JavierEste anillo es uno de mis amuletos de la suerte.This ring is one of my lucky charms.
- LucíaEs muy bonito, Javier.It is very beautiful, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, la, suerte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
