polvo mágico
/polbo maxiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase magic dust is translated into Spanish as polvo mágico.
The phrase polvo mágico refers to magic dust.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun polvo (dust/powder) and the adjective mágico (magic).
How does it change in a sentence?
While polvo is often used as an uncountable mass noun, you can use the plural form polvos mágicos if referring to different types of magical powders or in a more poetic/fantasy context.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word polvo has a common slang meaning referring to the act of having sex.
- The Spanish word polvo shares its roots with the English word 'pulverize', meaning to turn something into fine dust or powder.
- While polvo mágico is used in fantasy, the phrase polvos de estrellas is the common way to describe 'stardust' in Spanish literature.
Examples in context
- Mezcla los polvos mágicos con agua para crear una poción misteriosa.Mix the magic dust with water to create a mysterious potion.
- El mago sacudió su varita y gritó "¡abracadabra!", haciendo desaparecer el polvo mágico.The magician waved his wand and shouted "abracadabra," making the magic dust vanish.
- El hada esparció polvo mágico.The fairy scattered magic dust.
- Necesitamos un poco de polvo mágico.We need a little bit of magic dust.
- Ese polvo mágico es muy brillante.That magic dust is very shiny.
Example conversation
Two children are playing in a pretend fantasy world in the garden.
- Lucía¿Tienes el polvo mágico para el truco?Do you have the magic dust for the trick?
- MateoSí, Lucía, lo tengo en mi mano.Yes, Lucía, I have it in my hand.
- Lucía¡Rápido, Mateo, lánzalo al aire!Quick, Mateo, throw it into the air!
- Mateo¡Mira cómo brilla!Look how it shines!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mágico, polvo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
