el
masculine
/amuˈleto/
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Translation
amulet, lucky charm
Word origin
From Latin amuletum, an object worn as a charm against harm. English 'amulet' comes from the same word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- amuletum
- English cognates
- amulet
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralamuletos
Examples
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He carries an amulet for good luck.
.
That ring is her favourite lucky charm.
regalaron .
They gave me a protective amulet.
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He keeps the amulet in his pocket.
Muchos aleja .
Many believe the amulet wards off evil.
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