magic
gb/mˈæd͡ʒɪk/ us/mˈæd͡ʒɪk/
A2
Inglés
~ 2300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
entity
1
Use of supernatural powers
The power to do things that seem impossible by using special or secret forces.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] uses magic to [do something impossible]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'magic' (the supernatural power) with 'magician' (the person who performs tricks).
Sinónimos
sorcery (Often implies darker or more ritualistic supernatural practices.)
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wizardry (Suggests skillful magical acts, often in fantasy contexts.)
Antónimos
science (Contrasts with supernatural explanations by relying on natural laws and evidence.)
Colocaciones
do magic
|practice magic
|magic spell
|black magic
|magic trick
Temas
fantasy
|entertainment
|beliefs
|religion
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- The magician used magic to make the rabbit disappear.
- In the story, the hero defeats the dragon with the help of magic.
- Some people believe that magic can heal illnesses.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She uses magic to make the cup move.
- He learns magic from an old man.
- The book is about a boy with magic.
Sustantivo
A2
entity
2
Illusions for entertainment
Fun tricks that look like impossible things but are only clever actions to surprise people.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] performs magic for [an audience]
Sinónimos
illusion (Focuses on the deceptive visual effect rather than the whole performance.)
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conjuring (A formal term for performing tricks, especially with objects appearing or disappearing.)
Colocaciones
magic show
|magic trick
|perform magic
Temas
entertainment
|performance
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- We went to see a live magic show last night.
- She amazed the children with her magic tricks.
- The magician's magic was so convincing that no one saw how it was done.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He does a magic trick with cards.
- We watch a magic show at school.
- The man shows us some magic.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
3
Special delightful quality
A special feeling or quality that makes something very nice or exciting.
Patrón de uso:
the magic of [something]
Sinónimos
charm (Emphasizes pleasantness and attraction rather than wonder.)
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allure (Suggests attraction, often with a hint of mystery.)
Antónimos
dullness (Lack of excitement or special quality.)
Colocaciones
the magic of music
|holiday magic
|capture the magic
Temas
emotions
|aesthetics
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- The movie captures the magic of childhood.
- There’s a certain magic about this old café.
- Traveling alone has its own magic.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I love the magic of summer nights.
- This song has a special magic.
- We feel the magic of the city.
adjective
informal
B2
property
4
Very effective like magic
Working very well and quickly, like it was done by magic.
Patrón de uso:
a magic [solution/word/formula]
Sinónimos
miraculous (Suggests an almost unbelievable level of success or recovery.)
Antónimos
ineffective (Fails to produce the desired result.)
Colocaciones
magic solution
|magic word
|magic formula
Temas
problem-solving
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- There’s no magic solution to this problem.
- The cream worked like a magic cure for my skin.
- He seems to have the magic touch with plants.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- There is no magic way to learn fast.
- This new tool is like magic for cleaning.
- He has a magic way with animals.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
magic
AFI
GB/mˈæd͡ʒɪk/
US/mˈæd͡ʒɪk/
Sílabas y acento
ma - gic (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ma)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: magic
Noun
- Base: magic
- Plural: magic, magics
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
black magic
1/blˈæk mˈæd͡ʒɪk/
fixed phrase
Harmful supernatural power
Using special powers to hurt people or do bad things.
Ejemplos
- The villagers feared she was practicing black magic.
- In the film, the villain uses black magic to control others.
like magic
1/lˈaɪk mˈæd͡ʒɪk/
fixed phrase
informal
Quick and effective result
Happening very fast and well, as if by magic.
Ejemplos
- The stain disappeared like magic when I washed it.
- When she spoke, the children became quiet like magic.
movie magic
1/mˈuvi mˈæd͡ʒɪk/
fixed phrase
Film special effects and illusions
Special effects in movies that make amazing things look real.
Ejemplos
- Through movie magic, dinosaurs walked across the screen.
- The battle scene was created entirely with movie magic.
the magic word(s)
1/ðə mˈæd͡ʒɪk wˈɚdz/
fixed phrase
informal
'Please' or other polite request word(s)
'Please' or another polite word you should say to be polite when asking for something.
Ejemplos
- What's the magic word? — Please!
- He forgot the magic words and didn’t get any dessert.
work your magic
1/wˈɚk jˈʊɹ mˈæd͡ʒɪk/
idiom
informal
Use skill for good result
To use your special ability to make something good happen.
Ejemplos
- Come on, chef, work your magic in the kitchen!
- She worked her magic on the project and finished it early.