voodoo

• Sustantivo que designa un culto religioso practicado principalmente en el Caribe, sobre todo en Haití, que incluye hechicería y deidades animistas; también puede referirse a un amuleto al que supersticiosamente se atribuye poder mágico.

A noun referring to a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries, especially Haiti, involving witchcraft and animistic deities, or a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers.

1. Magical charm or objectB2informal

   An object, such as a charm or talisman, superstitiously believed to possess magical powers.

   Amuleto mágico

   • He carried a small voodoo doll for good luck.
   • The old woman sold voodoo charms at the market.
   • Some believe that a voodoo can bring protection or harm.

   Sinónimosamuletcharmfetishjujumojotalisman

2. Haitian religious practiceC1formalamerican

   A religious system practiced primarily in Haiti, combining elements of African animism and witchcraft with Catholic influences.

   Vudú

   • Voodoo is an officially recognized religion in Haiti.
   • Many Haitians practice voodoo alongside Christianity.
   • The ceremony was a traditional voodoo ritual honoring the spirits.

   Sinónimosvodounvoodooism

3. Religious cult in the CaribbeanC1formalamerican

   A religious cult practiced mainly in Caribbean countries, especially Haiti, involving witchcraft and the worship of animistic deities.

   Vudú

   • Voodoo has deep roots in West African traditions brought to the Caribbean.
   • Tourists often misunderstand the true nature of voodoo as a religion.
   • The documentary explored the history and practices of Caribbean voodoo.

   Sinónimoshoodooobeahvoodooism

• Influir sobre alguien o algo mediante o como si fuera mediante magia vudú; se usa a menudo en sentido figurado para describir manipulación o hechizamiento.

A verb meaning to affect or influence someone or something by or as if by voodoo magic, often used figuratively to describe manipulation or casting a spell.

1. Bewitch or enchantC1informal

   To bewitch, enchant, or influence someone or something by or as if by voodoo magic.

   Hechizar o embrujar

   • The shaman was said to voodoo his enemies from afar.
   • She felt as if someone had voodooed her into falling asleep.
   • In the story, the witch tried to voodoo the entire village.

   Sinónimosbewitchcurseenchantjinxspell