bruja
/ˈbɾuxa/feminine
The English word "witch" can be translated into Spanish as bruja or hechicera.
Meaning: person who uses magic (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bruja | /ˈbɾuxa/ | feminine |
| hechicera | /et͡ʃiˈθeɾa/ /et͡ʃiˈseɾa/ |
feminine |
Both terms refer to a person who uses magic.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term bruja is feminine. To refer to a male witch or a wizard, use the masculine form brujo. If you wish to use a diminutive form, you can use brujita.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbɾuxa/
Did you know?
- The word bruja may share a common ancestor with the Old Irish word bricht, which means 'charm'.
- While bruja means 'witch', it is often used as a common insult for a woman who is perceived as mean, unpleasant or spiteful, regardless of any belief in magic.
- In certain regional contexts, particularly in parts of Latin America, the word brujería (witchcraft) can also refer to a type of folk medicine or spiritual healing.
Examples in context
- No soy una bruja.I am not a witch.This sentence is useful for practicing the negation of the word bruja.Tatoeba #1286471 by marcelostockle, translation #794758 by Scott
- Es una bruja loca.She's a crazy witch.This sentence is useful for adding an adjective to the word bruja.Tatoeba #13687704 by Seael, translation #6631901 by Eccles17
- María es una bruja.Mary is a witch.This sentence is useful for identifying a person as a bruja.Tatoeba #9694481 by Shishir, translation #7367395 by Hybrid
- La bruja realizó un hechizo para curar al paciente.The witch performed a spell to cure the patient.
- Mi amiga es una talentosa hechicera.My friend is a talented witch.
- Esa niña tiene la imaginación de una pequeña brujita.That little girl has the imagination of a little witch.
- El brujo lanzó un hechizo poderoso.The male witch cast a powerful spell.
- 31 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Mateo are discussing a costume party.
- MaríaQuiero disfrazarme de bruja.I want to dress up as a witch.
- MateoEse es un disfraz muy clásico.That is a very classic costume.
- MaríaTengo un sombrero de bruja negro.I have a black witch hat.
- MateoTe verás genial, María.You will look great, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “witch” translations and entries bruja, hechicera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bruja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
