hoodoo

• Sustantivo con varios significados: columna de roca de forma extraña formada por erosión; practicante de la magia popular hoodoo; amuleto u objeto que se cree supersticiosamente que tiene poder mágico; o algo que se considera que trae mala suerte. También se asocia con un conjunto de tradiciones espirituales y populares.

A noun with multiple meanings: a column of weathered and unusually shaped rock formed by erosion; a practitioner of hoodoo folk magic; a charm or object superstitiously believed to possess magical powers; or something believed to bring bad luck. It is also associated with a set of spiritual and folk traditions.

1. Geological formationC1formal

   A tall, thin, and often oddly shaped column of rock, typically formed by erosion in a desert or badland area.

   Formación rocosa en forma de aguja o chimenea

   • The national park is famous for its colorful hoodoos.
   • We hiked through a valley filled with towering hoodoos.
   • Erosion over millions of years created these unique hoodoo formations.

2. Practitioner of folk magicC2informalamerican

   A person who practices a form of folk magic or conjure, often associated with African American traditions in the Southern United States.

   Practicante de hoodoo

   • The local hoodoo was known for her powerful herbal remedies.
   • He consulted a hoodoo to help with his troubles.
   • Stories about the hoodoo's abilities were passed down through generations.

   Sinónimosconjurer

3. Magical charm or spellC2informalamerican

   An object or charm believed to possess magical powers, often used for protection, luck, or to influence events.

   Amuleto o talismán mágico

   • She carried a small hoodoo in her pocket for good luck.
   • The old woman sold hoodoos made of roots and bones.
   • He believed the hoodoo would protect him from harm.

   Sinónimosamuletcharmfetishjinxjujumojospelltalisman

4. Bringer of bad luckC2informalamerican

   Something or someone that is believed to bring bad luck or misfortune.

   Persona o cosa que trae mala suerte

   • Ever since he joined the team, they've lost every game; he's a real hoodoo.
   • That old house has a hoodoo on it; no one stays there for long.
   • She thought the black cat crossing her path was a hoodoo.

   Sinónimoscursejinxjonah

   Antónimoscharmfetishmascottalisman

• Causar mala suerte o lanzar un hechizo sobre alguien o algo, a menudo asociado con la magia popular o la superstición.

A verb meaning to bring bad luck or to cast a spell on someone or something, often associated with folk magic or superstition.

1. Bring bad luckC1informalamerican

   To cause misfortune or bad luck to someone or something.

   Traer mala suerte

   • Some people believe that breaking a mirror will hoodoo you for seven years.
   • The team felt hoodooed after losing their third consecutive game.
   • He thought the old house was hoodooed because of the strange events.

   Sinónimosbewitchcursejinx

   Antónimosbless