magic
BrE /ˈmædʒɪk/ AmE /ˈmædʒɪk/
noun / adjective en → es
the power of a wizard or witch to do extraordinary things that cannot be explained by science, such as making objects move without touching them
hechicería, magia
Collocations magic spell · magic wand
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She believes in the magic of fairy tales.
Ella cree en la magia de los cuentos de hadas.
a performance by a magician, who appears to do impossible things using clever tricks and illusions
magia, truco
Collocations magic show · magic trick
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The children were amazed by the magic show.
Los niños quedaron maravillados con el espectáculo de magia.
having qualities that seem to be magical or supernatural; very beautiful, exciting, and special
mágico, encantador
Collocations magic moment · magic place
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It was a magic moment for the couple.
Fue un momento mágico para la pareja.
a number that has special meaning or importance, especially in sports or games
número mágico
Collocations magic number
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The team needs to win three more games to reach their magic number.
El equipo necesita ganar tres partidos más para alcanzar su número mágico.
a word that is used to make something happen or to get what you want, especially the word 'please'
palabra mágica
Collocations magic word
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Remember to use the magic word.
Recuerda usar la palabra mágica.
an effect that seems magical or supernatural, often used in movies and video games to create a special visual appearance
efecto mágico
Collocations magic effect
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The movie used a lot of magic effects to create the fantasy world.
La película utilizó muchos efectos mágicos para crear el mundo de fantasía.
the ability or power to do things that are not possible in the real world, often used in stories and myths about supernatural beings
poder mágico
Collocations magic power
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The wizard used his magic power to protect the village.
El mago utilizó su poder mágico para proteger el pueblo.
an object that has magical powers or abilities, often used in stories and myths about supernatural beings
objeto mágico
Collocations magic item
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The hero used a magic sword to defeat the dragon.
El héroe utilizó una espada mágica para derrotar al dragón.
Idioms
hacer magia, hacer maravillas
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She works magic with her cooking.
Ella hace maravillas con su cocina.
viaje en alfombra mágica
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The trip was like a magic carpet ride.
El viaje fue como un viaje en alfombra mágica.
pócima milagrosa, solución fácil
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There's no magic bullet for solving the problem.
No hay una pócima milagrosa para resolver el problema.