Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Magia y sobrenatural

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ambrosia

[Sustantivo]

(in classical mythology) the food or drink of the gods, believed to grant immortality to mortals who consumed it

ambrosía, néctar de los dioses

Ex: Legends claim that ambrosia could heal any wound .Las leyendas afirman que la **ambrosía** podía curar cualquier herida.

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apparition

[Sustantivo]

the visible form or appearance of a ghost or spirit of someone who has died

fantasma

Ex: He was startled by an apparition in the mirror 's reflection .Se sorprendió por una **aparición** en el reflejo del espejo.

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arcane

[Adjetivo]

requiring specialized or secret knowledge to comprehend fully

arcano

Ex: The arcane details of the ancient manuscript could only be deciphered by experts .Los detalles **arcanos** del antiguo manuscrito solo podían ser descifrados por expertos.

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bugaboo

[Sustantivo]

an imaginary monster or creature invented to scare children

coco, espantajo

Ex: In folklore , the bugaboo changes shape to terrify its victims .En el folclore, el **coco** cambia de forma para aterrorizar a sus víctimas.

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necromancy

[Sustantivo]

the use of magical spells or rituals that invoke occult forces or evil spirits to create unnatural effects

Ex: He was accused of necromancy after strange phenomena occurred around his property .

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hermetic

[Adjetivo]

related to an ancient mystical, alchemical, and esoteric tradition attributed to Hermes Trismegistus

hermético, trismegisto

Ex: The hermetic tradition blends philosophy, magic, and spirituality into a complex system of knowledge.La tradición **hermética** combina filosofía, magia y espiritualidad en un sistema complejo de conocimiento.

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occult

[Adjetivo]

relating to knowledge, meanings, or truths that are hidden from normal perception and difficult to understand without special insight

oculto, esotérico

Ex: The painting's occult significance was known only to the artist.El significado **oculto** del cuadro solo era conocido por el artista.

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preternatural

[Adjetivo]

beyond what is usual or expected

sobrenatural

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phoenix

[Sustantivo]

someone or something that is revived or restored after apparent destruction or failure

fénix, renacimiento

Ex: Like a phoenix, the ancient tradition found new life in the modern world.**Como un fénix**, la antigua tradición encontró nueva vida en el mundo moderno.

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fetish

[Sustantivo]

an object thought to possess magical powers or to bring good luck, often used in rituals or as a protective charm

fetiche, amuleto

Ex: The shaman blessed the fetish before the ceremony .El chamán bendijo el **fetiche** antes de la ceremonia.

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chimerical

[Adjetivo]

having the qualities or features of a chimera, often combining different, incongruous parts into one

quimérico, fantástico

Ex: The tapestry showed chimerical figures in vivid colors .El tapiz mostraba figuras **quiméricas** en colores vivos.

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stygian

[Adjetivo]

extremely shadowy or gloomy, evoking the mysterious qualities associated with the River Styx in Greek mythology

estigio, tenebroso

Ex: Legends spoke of stygian realms beneath the earth where lost souls wandered forever.Las leyendas hablaban de reinos **estigios** bajo la tierra donde las almas perdidas vagaban para siempre.

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