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fenómeno — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • freak noun A person, animal, or thing that is highly unusual or abnormal.
  • magician noun A performer of illusions and tricks designed to look like magic.
  • phenomenon noun An observable event, fact, or occurrence, especially one that is studied or explained scientifically.
  • prodigy noun A person, especially a child, with exceptional talent or ability.

Senses

fenómeno is used for these senses in English:

  • freak (slang, chiefly, derogatory) A person who is extremely abnormal in appearance, social behavior, sexual orientation, gender identity, or business practices; an oddball, a unique person, originally in a displeasing or alienating way.
  • magician An amazingly talented craftsman or scientist.
  • prodigy An extremely talented person, especially a child. [from 17th c.]

freak — full definition

  1. noun A person, animal, or thing that is highly unusual or abnormal.
  2. noun A person with an intense enthusiasm for something (informal).
  3. verb To react with sudden panic, shock, or excitement (often "freak out").
  4. adj Highly unusual or unexpected.

magician — full definition

  1. noun A performer of illusions and tricks designed to look like magic.
  2. noun A person believed to practice real magic or sorcery, especially in fiction and folklore.
  3. noun Someone remarkably skilled at a craft, as if by magic.

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