magia
standard, Mexico
Magic is magia in Mexican Spanish, the same as in other Spanish-speaking countries. As an adjective it becomes mágico or mágica.
Meaning: the power or art of magic (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| magia | standard, Mexico |
| mágico | adjective |
Mexico also uses Pueblo Mágico as an official tourism title for towns with special charm, such as Taxco or Valle de Bravo.
How does it change in a sentence?
Magia is feminine, so it takes la and feminine adjectives: la magia negra, una magia especial.
How do you pronounce it?
Magia is said "MAH-hyah". The g sounds like an English "h".
Did you know?
- The Pueblos Mágicos program is a Mexican federal tourism label for towns with historic or cultural value.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la magia.I love magic.
- Fue una noche mágica.It was a magical night.
- El mago hizo un truco de magia.The magician did a magic trick.
Example conversation
A father and his daughter Sofía watch a street magician in Oaxaca.
- SofíaPapá, ¿cómo lo hizo?Dad, how did he do it?
- PapáEs magia.It is magic.
- SofíaQuiero aprender magia.I want to learn magic.
