brujería
/bɾuxeˈɾia/feminine
Witchcraft in Spanish is brujería.
The term refers to the practice of witches.
Meaning: the practice of witches (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word brujería is derived from bruja (witch) and the suffix -ería, which is used to denote a practice, a profession or a place of business.
How does it change in a sentence?
brujería is a feminine noun. Consequently, any adjectives accompanying it must also be in the feminine form, such as la brujería oscura (dark witchcraft).
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾuxeˈɾia/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American cultures, brujería is not always viewed as evil. Practitioners known as curanderos use traditional healing rituals to treat physical and spiritual ailments.
- The suffix -ería in brujería is the same one used to name shops, such as panadería for a bakery or librería for a bookstore.
- The word bruja is often used as a playful or mild insult for a woman who is being grumpy or difficult, regardless of whether she practices brujería.
Examples in context
- Mary fue acusada por sus vecinos de practicar brujería.Mary was accused of practising witchcraft by her neighbours.This sentence shows how someone might be accused of practicing brujería.Tatoeba #1388233 by marcelostockle, translation #1388228 by Spamster
- Es brujería.It's witchcraft.This is a simple way to state that something is brujería.Tatoeba #11362847 by Masatami, translation #9843218 by shekitten
- Eso es brujería.It's witchcraft!This is a way to emphasize that something is brujería.Tatoeba #9051330 by Galko, translation #1989418 by Matheus
- Mi abuela sabe mucho sobre brujería y plantas curativas.My grandmother knows a lot about witchcraft and healing plants.
- Algunas personas creen en hechicería y realizan rituales místicos.Some people believe in witchcraft and perform mystical rituals.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing a mysterious object they found.
- AlejandroTengo miedo de que esto sea brujería.I am afraid that this is witchcraft.
- SofíaNo seas tonto, Alejandro, es solo un adorno.Don't be silly, Alejandro, it's just an ornament.
- AlejandroPero parece un libro de brujería antigua.But it looks like an old witchcraft book.
- SofíaSofía no cree en la brujería, así que tíralo.Sofía doesn't believe in witchcraft, so throw it away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “witchcraft” translations and entries brujería, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
