How to Say "Mago" in Spanish - How To Say Guide

mago

/ˈmaɡo/

The Spanish word mago means magician or wizard.

The term mago is used to refer to a practitioner of magic or a wizard, and it is also the standard term for a stage magician or illusionist.

Which one should you use?

While mago is the standard term for a stage magician or illusionist, it can also specifically refer to a practitioner of magic or a wizard.

In Mexico, the term ilusionista is fairly popular.

The feminine form of mago is maga. For plurals, use magos for magicians or wizards and magas for female magicians or wizards.

/ˈmaɡo/

In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase is central to the tradition of Los Reyes Magos (The Three Wise Men) who bring gifts on Epiphany.

The word mago has two completely different origins. One comes from the Latin 'magus' and the other from the indigenous Guanche language of the Canary Islands.
In Spanish sports commentary, a player with exceptional skill and vision is often called a mago of the ball.
In the context of Los Reyes Magos, children in Spain and Latin America often leave their shoes out for the magos to fill with gifts.

¡Eres un mago increíble!
You are an amazing magician!
El mago hizo un truco increíble.
The magician did an incredible trick.
Ese mago es muy famoso en la ciudad.
That magician is very famous in the city.
El mago desapareció frente a todos.
The magician disappeared in front of everyone.

María and Alejandro are watching a street performance.

María

¡Mira, Alejandro! Un mago está cerca.
Look, Alejandro! A magician is nearby.
Alejandro

Espera, quiero ver su magia.
Wait, I want to see his magic.
María

Ese mago parece muy profesional.
That magician looks very professional.
Alejandro

Sí, tiene un espectáculo excelente.
Yes, he has an excellent show.

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