voodoo

vudù

Gruppo di religioni di origine africana, diffuse soprattutto ad Haiti e in Louisiana, con credenze sugli spiriti.

In inglese semplice: A group of religions, especially in Haiti and Louisiana, with African roots and beliefs about spirits.

• She studies voodoo in Haiti.
• The museum explains the history of Louisiana voodoo.
• Music and dance play a role in many voodoo ceremonies.

Espressioni comuni: practice voodoo, voodoo ceremony, voodoo traditions

magia, stregoneria

Magia o potere misterioso che si crede faccia accadere le cose.

In inglese semplice: Magic or a mysterious power believed to cause things to happen.

• He thought some voodoo had made him win.
• What voodoo keeps that old engine running?
• She joked that her lucky charm worked through voodoo.

Sinonimi: magic, sorcery

Espressioni comuni: some voodoo, voodoo magic, work voodoo

stregare

Fare un incantesimo su qualcuno o qualcosa secondo la tradizione del voodoo.

In inglese semplice: To put a magic spell on someone or something using this religious tradition.

• He claimed someone had voodooed him.
• The character threatens to voodoo his enemy.
• She feared that the stranger would voodoo her house.

Sinonimi: bewitch, hex

Espressioni comuni: voodoo someone, voodoo an enemy, voodoo someone’s house