bruja — meaning in English
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English meaning
- broken adj Separated into pieces; fractured or shattered.
- cow noun An adult female of domestic cattle, especially one that has given birth to a calf.
- crone noun An old woman, especially one seen as withered, unpleasant, or witch-like.
- grimalkin noun A cat, especially an elderly female.
- hag noun An ugly or frightening old woman, especially one associated with witchcraft in folklore.
- heifer noun A young female cow that has not yet given birth to a calf.
- hex verb To cast a spell on someone, especially a harmful or evil one; to bewitch.
- shrew noun A small, mouse-like, mostly nocturnal mammal with a pointed snout.
- sorceress noun A woman who practises magic, especially one portrayed as glamorous or commanding rather than hag-like (compare "witch").
- trot noun A pace faster than a walk but slower than a run, especially for a horse.
- witch noun A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.
Senses
bruja is used for these senses in English:
- cow (derogatory, UK, Irish, informal) A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult.
- crone An ugly, evil-looking, or frightening old woman; a hag.
- grimalkin (archaic) A bad-tempered old woman; a crone.
- heifer (slang, pejorative) An unattractive or unpleasant woman.
- hex A witch.
- old woman (countable, informal, derogatory) A person (irrespective of age or sex) who is always complaining about his or her situation.
- shrew (pejorative) An ill-tempered, nagging woman: a scold.
- sorceress A female sorcerer, especially one who is elegant; compare witch.
broken — full definition
- adj Separated into pieces; fractured or shattered.
- adj Not working properly; out of order.
- adj Emotionally devastated or defeated.
cow — full definition
- noun An adult female of domestic cattle, especially one that has given birth to a calf.
- noun The female of various other large mammals, such as whales, elephants, or moose.
- verb To frighten someone into submission; to intimidate.