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jinx in Spanish

jinx in Spanish is encantado, gafe, maleficio — jinx means a curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.

jinx in Spanish

encantado
intj
Used after the same thing is said by two people simultaneously.
gafe
noun
maleficio
noun
ave de mal agüero
noun
cenizo
noun
maldición
noun
mufa
noun
gafar
verb
(transitive) To bring bad luck to.
gafarse
verb
(transitive) To bring bad luck to.
traer mala suerte
verb
(transitive) To bring bad luck to.

What does "jinx" mean?

  1. noun A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
    "Some sailors believe whistling on deck brings a jinx."
  2. noun A person or thing thought to cause misfortune wherever it goes.
    "The team started calling their new stadium a jinx after five straight losses there."
  3. verb To bring bad luck to someone or something, often by saying something prematurely.
    "Don't say the game is won yet — you'll jinx it!"

jinx in a sentence

  • Some sailors believe whistling on deck brings a jinx.
  • The old house had a reputation as a jinx on anyone who bought it.
  • The team started calling their new stadium a jinx after five straight losses there.
  • Don't say the game is won yet — you'll jinx it!

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Frequently asked questions

What is "jinx" in Spanish?

"jinx" in Spanish is encantado, gafe, maleficio. jinx means: A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.

How do you use "jinx" in a sentence?

Example: "Some sailors believe whistling on deck brings a jinx." In Spanish, "jinx" is encantado, gafe, maleficio.

Are there other ways to say "jinx" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 10 translations listed for "jinx": encantado, gafe, maleficio, ave de mal agüero, cenizo, maldición.

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