mi amuleto de la suerte
/mi amuleto de la sweɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my lucky charm" is translated into Spanish as mi amuleto de la suerte.
This phrase refers to an object believed to bring good luck to the person who keeps it.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from mi (my), amuleto (amulet), de la (of the) and suerte (luck).
How do you pronounce it?
/mi amuleto de la sweɾte/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a very common lucky charm is the higa. This is a small charm shaped like a fist used specifically to protect the wearer from the 'evil eye'.
- The phrase mi amuleto de la suerte can be used metaphorically to describe a person, such as a child or a partner, who seems to bring the speaker good fortune in life.
- The Spanish word suerte shares a root with the English word 'sort', as both come from the Latin sortem meaning a lot or a destiny.
Examples in context
- Siempre llevo conmigo mi amuleto de la suerte.I always carry my lucky charm with me.
- Cuando viajo, siempre llevo mi talismán personal.When I travel, I always carry my personal lucky charm.
- Este colgante es mi cábala, siempre me ha traído buena suerte.This pendant is my lucky charm, it has always brought me good luck.
- Este anillo es mi amuleto de la suerte.This ring is my lucky charm.
- Siempre llevo mi amuleto de la suerte en el bolsillo.I always carry my lucky charm in my pocket.
- Perdí mi amuleto de la suerte en el viaje.I lost my lucky charm during the trip.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking before a big exam.
- Mateo¿Por qué sostienes esa piedra, Sofía?Why are you holding that stone, Sofía?
- SofíaEs mi amuleto de la suerte para el examen.It is my lucky charm for the exam.
- MateoNo sabía que creyeras en eso, Mateo.I didn't know you believed in that, Mateo.
- SofíaMe hace sentir más segura hoy.It makes me feel more confident today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
