voodoo

BrE /ˈvuː.dəu/ AmE /ˈvuː.doʊ/

noun en → es

1 RELIGION C1

a religion that developed in Haiti and other Caribbean countries, based on African beliefs and practices

vudú

Collocations practice voodoo

  • She believes in the power of voodoo.

    Ella cree en el poder del vudú.

2 SPELL C1

a spell or charm used in voodoo to cause harm, control someone, etc.

hechizo, conjuro

Collocations cast a voodoo spell

  • He accused her of casting a voodoo spell on him.

    Lo acusó de lanzarle un hechizo de vudú.

3 SUPERSTITION C1

a belief in magic or supernatural powers, often associated with voodoo practices

superstición, creencia en lo sobrenatural

Collocations believe in voodoo

  • The villagers believe in voodoo and other superstitions.

    Los aldeanos creen en el vudú y otras supersticiones.

1 CULTURE B2

the cultural practices associated with the religion of voodoo, including music and dance

cultura asociada al vudú

Collocations voodoo culture

  • The festival celebrates the rich voodoo culture of Haiti.

    El festival celebra la rica cultura del vudú de Haití.

2 SYMBOL C1

a symbol or object used in voodoo rituals, often believed to have magical powers

símbolo, objeto sagrado

Collocations voodoo doll

  • The voodoo dolls are used to represent the people they affect.

    Los muñecos de vudú se usan para representar a las personas que afectan.

3 SUPERSTITION C1

a belief in the supernatural or magic, often associated with voodoo practices

creencia en lo sobrenatural, superstición

Collocations voodoo beliefs

  • The villagers have many voodoo beliefs.

    Los aldeanos tienen muchas creencias de vudú.

1 CULTURE B2

the cultural practices associated with the religion of voodoo, including music and dance

cultura asociada al vudú

Collocations voodoo culture

  • The festival celebrates the rich voodoo culture of Haiti.

    El festival celebra la rica cultura del vudú de Haití.

2 SYMBOL C1

a symbol or object used in voodoo rituals, often believed to have magical powers

símbolo, objeto sagrado

Collocations voodoo doll

  • The voodoo dolls are used to represent the people they affect.

    Los muñecos de vudú se usan para representar a las personas que afectan.