vudù
/vuˈdu/masculine
The English phrase 'voodoo' is translated into Italian as vudù. It is also spelled voodoo or vudu.
Meaning: Afro-Caribbean religion (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| vudù | /vuˈdu/ | masculine |
| voodoo | masculine, alternative form | |
| vudu | /ˈvu.du/ | masculine, alternative form |
vudù refers to the Afro-Caribbean religion.
Which one should you use?
vudù is the standard spelling, while voodoo and vudu are alternative spellings.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, it is used with masculine articles and adjectives, such as il vudù or un rituale vudù.
How do you pronounce it?
/vuˈdu/
Did you know?
- Italian refers to a voodoo priest or priestess using the word sacerdote, the same word used for Catholic priests, creating a linguistic link between two very different spiritual roles.
- In Italian, vudù is often used metaphorically to describe 'magical' or irrational solutions to complex problems, such as 'voodoo economics' being called economia vudù.
- Italian speakers often use the term bambola vudù to refer to a voodoo doll, even though these dolls are more a product of pop culture than authentic Afro-Caribbean practice.
Examples in context
- Non credo nel vudù.I don't believe in voodoo.This sentence is useful for expressing a lack of belief in vudù.Tatoeba #10978931 by Guybrush88, translation #10973501 by CM
- Rima è una sacerdotessa vudù.Rima is a voodoo priestess.This sentence is useful for describing someone as a vudù priestess.Tatoeba #10978934 by Guybrush88, translation #10225788 by Amastan
- Yanni stava indossando dei ciondoli vudù.Yanni was wearing voodoo charms.This sentence is useful for describing the wearing of vudù charms.Tatoeba #10978941 by Guybrush88, translation #9496663 by Amastan
- Ho visto un film sull'utilizzo della magia nera, pensi ci sia un legame con il vudù?I watched a movie about the use of black magic, do you think there is a connection to voodoo?
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are discussing a documentary they just watched.
- FrancescoHai mai studiato il vudù?Have you ever studied voodoo?
- GiuliaNo, ma trovo questo mondo affascinante.No, but I find this world fascinating.
- FrancescoIl documentario spiega bene le origini del vudù.The documentary explains the origins of voodoo well.
- GiuliaSì, è molto diverso dai pregiudizi comuni.Yes, it is very different from common prejudices.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “voodoo” translations and entries vudù, voodoo, vudu, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
