bruja
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A woman believed to have magical powers who can cast spells
- noun
- /ˈbruːhɑ/
- Literature
:
bruja
- And it was also crazy and dangerous because Angie was a bruja, a witch who had everyone in the neighborhood scared out of their wits.
- bruja, a witch
Examples
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"My daughters are brujas, witches," she whispers to Victoria.
Fiction book (1993) -
In her village, many believe that the bruja can cast spells to protect the crops.
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They call her La Bruja.
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She is also a bruja.
Fiction book (1995) -
Her family went and got a bruja who confirmed that her legs had been cursed by a jealous woman.
Fiction book (1999) -
The bruja was known for her herbal remedies that healed the sick in the community.
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People sought the wisdom of the bruja when they wanted guidance on love and family matters.
Synonyms
witch
vsbruja
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A woman believed to have magical powers in stories
is used specifically within Spanish speaking cultural contexts
How Magical
sorceress
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8.2
- Literature
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bruja
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- Literature
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Bruja is a Spanish word (and Portuguese bruxa) for a woman believed to have magic and spells. A helpful way to remember it is to think of her 'brewing' potions and charms, so bruja means 'witch'.