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witch in Portuguese

witch in Portuguese is bruxa, estria, estrige — witch means a person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.

witch in Portuguese

bruxa
noun
A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
estria
noun
A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
estrige
noun
A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
feiticeira
noun
A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
bruxa
noun
(figurative, chiefly, derogatory) An ugly or unpleasant woman.

What does "witch" mean?

  1. noun A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.
    "In the story, an old witch cursed the village well."
  2. noun A practitioner of Wicca or a related modern pagan spiritual tradition.
    "She identifies as a witch and practices seasonal rituals."
  3. verb To cast a spell on someone; to bewitch.
    "The old tale claimed the miller had been witched by a jealous rival."

witch in a sentence

  • In the story, an old witch cursed the village well.
  • Children dressed as witches for Halloween.
  • She identifies as a witch and practices seasonal rituals.
  • The old tale claimed the miller had been witched by a jealous rival.

Similar words in Portuguese

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Frequently asked questions

What is "witch" in Portuguese?

"witch" in Portuguese is bruxa, estria, estrige. witch means: A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.

How do you use "witch" in a sentence?

Example: "In the story, an old witch cursed the village well." In Portuguese, "witch" is bruxa, estria, estrige.

Are there other ways to say "witch" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "witch": bruxa, estria, estrige, feiticeira.

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