la temporada de la bruja
/la tempoɾada de la bɾuxa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "season of the witch" is translated into Spanish as la temporada de la bruja.
How do you pronounce it?
/la tempoɾada de la bɾuxa/
Did you know?
- In certain rural communities in Spain or Latin America, calling someone a bruja can be a backhanded compliment for a person with extraordinary, almost supernatural, healing abilities.
- The Spanish word bruja may be linked to the name of the Celtic goddess Brigit, who presided over poetry and healing.
- The word bruja might be descended from the Proto-Celtic word brixtā, which referred specifically to 'magic' or a 'spell' rather than a person.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are decorating their house for October.
- DanielEs hora de preparar la temporada de la bruja.It is time to prepare for the season of the witch.
- MaríaSí, saca las escobas y los sombreros.Yes, take out the brooms and the hats.
- DanielTengo todo listo para la temporada de la bruja.I have everything ready for the season of the witch.
- MaríaEsta fiesta será increíble, Daniel.This party will be incredible, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bruja, de, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
