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hechizo means spell — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: February 9, 2026

✨ Beautiful Spanish

hechizo

noun • /[eh-CHEE-so]/

spell

Example:

Sus palabras fueron como un hechizo.

Her words were like a spell.

🧠 What does hechizo mean?

An 'hechizo' is a magical spell, charm, or incantation, typically one cast by a witch or magician with a specific intent. Figuratively, it refers to a powerful and captivating charm, allure, or fascination exerted by a person, place, or thing. It describes an almost magical quality of attraction that is difficult to resist.

📚 Extra examples

  • La bruja lanzó un hechizo para convertir al príncipe en sapo.
    The witch cast a spell to turn the prince into a frog.
  • El viejo castillo parecía estar bajo un hechizo de melancolía.
    The old castle seemed to be under a spell of melancholy.
  • Quedé atrapado por el hechizo de su mirada.
    I was caught by the spell of her gaze.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'hechizo' comes from the Latin 'factīcius', meaning 'artificial' or 'man-made'. This is related to the Spanish verb 'hacer' (to make), from the Latin 'facere'. A spell is something 'made' or 'created' by magical means. The adjective 'hechizo' also exists, meaning artificial or fake, reflecting this same origin.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "hechizo"

Synonyms: encantamiento, conjuro, sortilegio, embrujo, encanto, fascinación
Opposites: desencanto, exorcismo, bendición, contrahechizo

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'spell' in Spanish?
The most common word for 'spell' in Spanish is 'hechizo'. Other options include 'encantamiento' (enchantment) and 'conjuro' (conjuration).
How do you pronounce 'hechizo' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is eh-CHEE-so. The 'h' is silent. The 'z' is pronounced like an 's' in Latin America and most of Spain, and like the 'th' in 'thin' in some parts of central and northern Spain.
How do you use 'hechizo' in a sentence?
An example sentence is: 'Solo el beso de un amor verdadero puede romper el hechizo.' (Only a true love's kiss can break the spell.)
What is the English translation of 'hechizo'?
The primary English translation of 'hechizo' is 'spell'. It can also be translated as 'charm', 'enchantment', or 'allure'.
Does 'hechizo' change for gender or number?
'Hechizo' is a masculine noun. The singular form is 'el hechizo' (the spell), and the plural form is 'los hechizos' (the spells).
Is 'hechizo' common in everyday Spanish?
In its literal sense (magical spell), it is common in specific contexts like fairy tales, fantasy, and literature. In its figurative sense (charm, allure), it is used poetically but is less common in casual, everyday conversation.
Does 'hechizo' have slang or double meanings?
'Hechizo' does not have common slang meanings. Its primary double meaning is the distinction between a literal magical spell and a figurative, powerful charm or attraction.
Is 'hechizo' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'hechizo' are consistent across the Spanish-speaking world. The only potential difference is the regional pronunciation of the 'z' sound.

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