fetich

A noun referring to an object believed to have magical powers, or an excessive and irrational devotion to a particular activity or object.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa un objeto al que se atribuyen propiedades mágicas o sobrenaturales, o una atracción excesiva e irracional hacia cierta actividad u objeto.

1. Charm with magical powers B2 formal

   An object believed to have supernatural or magical properties, often used as a charm or talisman.

   • The tribespeople carried a fetich for protection during hunting.
   • He believed the small carved stone was a powerful fetich.
   • Ancient cultures often used fetich objects in rituals.

   🇪🇸Fetiche (objeto mágico)

   Sinónimos: amuletcharmfetishidoljujumojotalisman

2. Excessive devotion C1 formal

   An irrational or excessive dedication to a particular activity, object, or idea.

   • His fetich for cleanliness made him wash his hands twenty times a day.
   • She developed a fetich for collecting vintage watches.
   • The company's fetich for efficiency hurt employee morale.

   🇪🇸Fijación o devoción excesiva

   Sinónimos: compulsioncrazecultfascinationfixationidolmaniaobsessionpassion