magia
/ˈmaxja/
The English word "magic" is translated into Spanish as magia.
magia is a noun used to describe the concept of magic or the supernatural. When you want to refer specifically to a magic trick or an illusion performed by a magician, use the phrase truco de magia.
Meaning: illusion performed to give the appearance of magic or the supernatural (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
magia is a feminine noun. When referring to magic as a general concept, it is almost always used with the definite article la, forming la magia. If you need to use the word as an adjective, use mágico for masculine nouns and mágica for feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmaxja/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the Three Wise Men who visited baby Jesus are called Los Reyes Magos, meaning 'The Magic Kings'.
- If you are talking about a 'magic carpet', you use the phrase alfombra voladora, completely omitting any mention of magia in the name.
- The word mago is used both for a performer of trucos de magia and for a legendary sorcerer, whereas English often distinguishes between 'magician' and 'wizard'.
Examples in context
- La amistad es magia.Friendship is magic.This example shows how to describe friendship using magia.Tatoeba #2087359 by marcelostockle, translation #1105645 by Haehnchenpaella
- Yo creo en la magia.I believe in magic.This example illustrates the phrase 'I believe in' combined with magia.Tatoeba #2314657 by marcelostockle, translation #2294003 by CK
- Tom cree en la magia.Tom believes in magic.This example shows how to express belief in magia using a third-person subject.Tatoeba #1535192 by marcelostockle, translation #1531634 by Spamster
- La magia del nuevo espectáculo nos dejó sin palabras.The magic of the new show left us speechless.
- ¡Qué lugar tan encantador! Se siente como si hubiera magia en el aire.What a charming place! It feels like there's magic in the air.
- El bosque está lleno de hechizos que te transportan a un mundo mágico.The forest is full of spells that transport you to a magical world.
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are watching a street performer.
- Elena¡Mira! Ese hombre hace magia.Look! That man does magic.
- JavierEs increíble, ¿cómo lo hace?It's incredible, how does he do it?
- ElenaNo lo sé, la magia es sorprendente.I don't know, magic is surprising.
- JavierQuiero aprender algunos trucos también.I want to learn some tricks too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry magia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
