brujo
/ˈbɾuxo/masculine
The English phrase warlock is translated into Spanish as brujo or hechicero.
Meaning: male magic-user (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| brujo | /ˈbɾuxo/ | masculine |
| hechicero | /et͡ʃiˈθeɾo/ /et͡ʃiˈseɾo/ |
masculine |
Both terms refer to a male practitioner of magic.
Which one should you use?
The term hechicero often implies a practitioner of magic or enchantment. In contrast, brujo can sometimes carry a more sinister or folkloric connotation of a practitioner of black magic or witchcraft.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine forms can be made plural by adding -s: brujos or hechiceros. If you are referring to a female warlock or witch, use the feminine form bruja.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbɾuxo/
Did you know?
- The word hechizo shares a deep ancestral root with the English word 'fact', both tracing back to the concept of something that has been 'done' or 'made'.
- The word bruja is often used as a common, non-magical slang term for a woman who is perceived as mean or manipulative.
- While brujo can be used for any magic user, calling someone a brujo in certain Caribbean contexts can be a playful way to describe someone who is unexpectedly charming or persuasive.
Examples in context
- El Mago Oscuro conjuró un hechizo poderoso.The warlock cast a powerful spell.
- El Brujo es considerado un maestro en las artes oscuras.The warlock is considered a master in dark arts.
- María cree en los poderes del Hechicero.Maria believes in the powers of the sorcerer.
- El brujo vive en el bosque.The warlock lives in the forest.
- Ese brujo tiene mucho poder.That warlock has a lot of power.
- El brujo usa una varita.The warlock uses a wand.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing a fantasy movie.
- JavierMira, el brujo está usando su magia.Look, the warlock is using his magic.
- ElenaEs impresionante cómo controla el fuego.It is impressive how he controls the fire.
- JavierEse brujo es el villano de la historia.That warlock is the villain of the story.
- ElenaEspero que el héroe lo derrote pronto.I hope the hero defeats him soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “warlock” translations and entries brujo, hechicero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries brujo, hechicero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
