feitiço
/fejˈt͡ʃi.su/
The English phrase magic spell is translated into Portuguese as feitiço.
The word feitiço is used to refer to a magic spell.
Which one should you use?
While feitiço can mean a magic spell, it often carries a connotation of a hex or a charm used in folk magic, whereas encantamento is more commonly used for a more 'magical' or 'enchanting' spell in fantasy contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of feitiço is feitiços.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of feitiço is /fejˈtʃi.su/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- To describe someone who is under a spell or 'bewitched', Portuguese speakers use the adjective feitiçado, which can also colloquially mean someone is deeply infatuated.
- In Brazil, feitiço is deeply linked to the traditions of Candomblé and Umbanda, where it refers to specific ritual objects and preparations.
- The Portuguese word fetiche (fetish) is a linguistic doublet of feitiço, coming from the same Latin roots.
Examples in context
- Os magos lançaram poderosos encantamentos para proteger o castelo.The wizards cast powerful enchantments to protect the castle.
- O bruxo conjurou um feitiço para transformar a princesa em um cisne.The wizard conjured a spell to transform the princess into a swan.
- O feitiço funcionou.The spell worked.
- O feitiço foi muito poderoso.The magic spell was very powerful.
- Ela lançou um feitiço de proteção.She cast a protection magic spell.
- O livro descreve um feitiço antigo.The book describes an ancient magic spell.
Example conversation
Two friends are playing a fantasy tabletop role-playing game.
- MarianaLucas, você consegue usar esse feitiço?Lucas, can you use this magic spell?
- LucasSim, eu vou lançar o feitiço agora.Yes, I am going to cast the magic spell now.
- MarianaEspero que o seu feitiço funcione!I hope your magic spell works!
- LucasMariana, não se preocupe, vai funcionar.Mariana, don't worry, it will work.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry feitiço, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries feitiço, CC BY-SA 4.0.
