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1 ♦ magic
♦ magic /ˈmædʒɪk/A n. [u]1 magia ( anche fig.); arte magica; stregoneria: black magic, magia nera; white (o natural) magic, magia bianca (o naturale); as if by magic (o like magic) come per magia (o per incanto)B a.1 magico: magic wand, bacchetta magica; magic spell, incantesimo; malia; magic arts [words], arti [parole] magiche2 (fig.) magico; magnifico; favoloso; incantevole; stupendo: magic beauty, magica bellezza; magic moments, momenti incantevoli3 (mat. e tecn.) magico: magic numbers, numeri magici; magic square, quadrato magico; magic lantern, lanterna magica ( proiettore); (fam.) magic eye, occhio magico (di TV); cellula fotoelettrica● (med., fam., fig.) magic bullet, pillola magica; farmaco prodigioso; ( per estens.) cura miracolosa □ magic carpet, tappeto volante □ magic mushroom, fungo allucinogeno. -
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I [spel]nome (magic words) formula f. magica, incantesimo m.II [spel]to cast o put a spell on sb. stregare qcn. (anche fig.); to be under sb.'s spell — fig. essere stregato o ammaliato da qcn
III 1. [spel]rainy spell — periodo piovoso o di piogge
1) compitare, sillabare2.to spell sth. correctly o properly scrivere correttamente qcs.; C-A-T spells cat le lettere C-A-T formano la parola cat; will you spell that please? — (on phone) può fare lo spelling per favore?
he spells badly, well — fa, non fa errori di ortografia
* * *I [spel] past tense, past participle - spelt; verb1) (to name or give in order the letters of (a word): I asked him to spell his name for me.)2) ((of letters) to form (a word): C-a-t spells `cat'.)3) (to (be able to) spell words correctly: I can't spell!)4) (to mean or amount to: This spells disaster.)•- speller- spelling II [spel] noun1) (a set or words which, when spoken, is supposed to have magical power: The witch recited a spell and turned herself into a swan.)2) (a strong influence: He was completely under her spell.)III [spel] noun1) (a turn (at work): Shortly afterwards I did another spell at the machine.)2) (a period of time during which something lasts: a spell of bad health.)3) (a short time: We stayed in the country for a spell and then came home.)* * *spell (1) /spɛl/n.1 formula magica; parola magica2 influsso magico; incantesimo; sortilegio; ( anche fig.) fascino, malia, incanto: to be under a spell, essere sotto un influsso magico; to be under sb. 's spell, subire il fascino di q.; to break the spell, rompere l'incantesimo (o l'incanto); to cast a spell on sb., fare un incantesimo a q.; stregare q.; ( anche) affascinare q.; magic spell, incantesimo; maliaspell (2) /spɛl/n.1 turno ( di lavoro, di servizio, ecc.): His spell as a sentry was a short one, il suo turno di sentinella è stato breve2 intervallo; (breve) periodo (di tempo): a fine spell, un periodo di bel tempo; a sunny (o bright) spell, uno sprazzo di sole; un po' di sole; I had a spell as a teacher before setting up on my own, prima di mettermi in proprio, per un certo periodo ho fatto l'insegnante3 (fam.) accesso; attacco; indisposizione; malessere: a dizzy [coughing] spell, un attacco di vertigini [di tosse]4 (fam.) breve distanza♦ (to) spell (1) /spɛl/A v. t.1 compitare; pronunciare, scrivere ( lettera per lettera): How do you spell this word?, come si scrive questa parola?; DIALOGO → - Booking a room by phone- Could you spell that for me?, può dettarmelo lettera per lettera?; I'll spell it for you, te la compiterò; te la scomporrò in lettere2 ( di lettere) formare, dare ( una certa parola): D-O-G spells «dog», le lettere D-O-G danno la parola «dog»3 (fig.) comportare; significare; voler dire; avere come risultato: That change spelled ruin for him, quel cambiamento ha significato (o è stato) la sua rovinaB v. i.scrivere ( lettera per lettera); (spec.) scrivere correttamente: I wish you would learn to spell, vorrei proprio che tu imparassi a scrivere correttamente ( senza errori ortografici).(to) spell (2) /spɛl/A v. t.B v. i.2 (Austral.) riposare un poco.* * *I [spel]nome (magic words) formula f. magica, incantesimo m.II [spel]to cast o put a spell on sb. stregare qcn. (anche fig.); to be under sb.'s spell — fig. essere stregato o ammaliato da qcn
III 1. [spel]rainy spell — periodo piovoso o di piogge
1) compitare, sillabare2.to spell sth. correctly o properly scrivere correttamente qcs.; C-A-T spells cat le lettere C-A-T formano la parola cat; will you spell that please? — (on phone) può fare lo spelling per favore?
he spells badly, well — fa, non fa errori di ortografia
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I [spɛl]c-a-t spells "cat" — c-a-t formano la parola "cat"
•II [spɛl] n(also: magic spell) incantesimo, (words) formula magicato cast or put a spell on sb — fare un incantesimo a qn, fig stregare qn
III [spɛl] nto break the spell — (also), fig rompere l'incantesimo
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['mædʒɪk] 1.aggettivo magico2.1) (supernatural power) magia f.as if by magic — come per magia o per incanto
2) (enchantment) magia f., incanto m.* * *['mæ‹ik] 1. noun1) ((the charms, spells etc used in) the art or practice of using supernatural forces: The prince was turned by magic into a frog.) magia2) (the art of producing illusions by tricks: The conjuror's magic delighted the children.) magia3) (fascination or great charm: the magic of Turner's paintings.) magia2. adjective(used in or using magic: a magic wand; a magic spell.) magico- magical- magically
- magician* * *['mædʒɪk] 1.aggettivo magico2.1) (supernatural power) magia f.as if by magic — come per magia o per incanto
2) (enchantment) magia f., incanto m. -
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['mædʒɪk]1. adj2. nmagia, (conjuring tricks) giochi mpl di prestigiolike magic — come per magia or per incanto
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I [tʃɑːm]1) (capacity to please) fascino m., charme m.2) (jewellery) amuleto m.3) (magic words) incantesimo m., malia f.••II [tʃɑːm]verbo transitivo incantare, affascinare* * *1. noun1) ((a) pleasant quality or attraction: Her charm made up for her lack of beauty.) fascino2) (a magical spell: The witch recited a charm.) formula magica, incantesimo3) (something believed to have the power of magic or good luck: She wore a lucky charm.) amuleto, talismano4) (a small ornament that is worn on a chain or bracelet.) ciondolo2. verb1) (to attract and delight: He can charm any woman.) affascinare2) (to influence by magic: He charmed the snake from its basket.) incantare, ammaliare•- charming- charmingly* * *[tʃɒːm]1. n(of person) fascino, (of object) incanto, (also), (fig: magic spell) incanto, incantesimo, (on bracelet) ciondolothe charm of this region lies in its beautiful scenery — il fascino di questa regione sta nei suoi paesaggi stupendi
2. vtaffascinare, incantare* * *charm /tʃɑ:m/n.1 [u] fascino; charme (franc.): a man of great charm, un uomo di grande fascino; (fam.) to turn on the charm, sfoderare tutto il proprio fascino3 formula magica; incantesimo4 amuleto; talismano; portafortuna: a lucky charm, un portafortuna; un amuleto; a charm bracelet, un braccialetto portafortuna5 [u] (fis. nucl.) charm; incanto● charm offensive, manovre per accattivarsi q.; operazione di seduzione; corte spietata □ charm school, scuola di bon ton; scuola di portamento □ (fam.) to work like a charm, andare (o funzionare) a meraviglia.(to) charm /tʃɑ:m/v. t. e i.1 incantare; affascinare; deliziare: I was charmed by her manner, il suo modo di fare mi ha affascinato; I'll be charmed to meet him, sarà un vero piacere conoscerlo2 incantare: to charm snakes, incantare serpenti; to charm st. away, far scomparire qc. con una formula magica (o un incantesimo)* * *I [tʃɑːm]1) (capacity to please) fascino m., charme m.2) (jewellery) amuleto m.3) (magic words) incantesimo m., malia f.••II [tʃɑːm]verbo transitivo incantare, affascinare -
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[ɪn'tʃɑːntmənt] [AE -'tʃænt-]1) (delight) incanto m.2) (spell) incantesimo m.* * *1) (the act of enchanting or state of being enchanted: a look of enchantment on the children's faces.) incanto2) (a magic spell.) incantesimo3) (charm; attraction: the enchantment (s) of a big city.) fascino* * *enchantment /ɪnˈtʃɑ:ntmənt/n.1 [u] incanto; fascino; malia2 incantesimo; sortilegio; fattura* * *[ɪn'tʃɑːntmənt] [AE -'tʃænt-]1) (delight) incanto m.2) (spell) incantesimo m. -
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[ɪn'tʃɒːnt]incantare, (subj: magic spell) stregare -
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[ɪn'tʃɑːnt] [AE -'tʃænt]verbo transitivo incantare* * *1) (to delight: I was enchanted by the children's concert.) incantare, affascinare2) (to put a magic spell on: A wizard had enchanted her.) incantare•- enchanter
- enchantment* * *[ɪn'tʃɑːnt] [AE -'tʃænt]verbo transitivo incantare
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