Abracadabra Meaning in English
word
ˌæbɹəkəˈdæbɹə
ab-ruh-kuh-DAB-ruh
ˌæbɹəkədˈæbɹɐ
ab-ruh-kuh-DAB-ruh
Definition
A word often used by magicians or in children’s games to create the feeling of magic, surprise, or something amazing happening.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a 'magic word' in performances, stories, and pretend play, it has no real meaning. Mostly appears in playful, comic, or theatrical settings. Common in phrases like 'say abracadabra', not for serious conversation.
Spanish: abracadabraPortuguese (BR): abracadabraPortuguese (PT): abracadabraChinese (Simplified): 阿布拉卡达布拉Chinese (Traditional): 阿布拉卡達布拉Hindi: अब्रकडब्राArabic: أبراكادابراBengali: আব্রাকাদাব্রাRussian: абракадабраJapanese: アブラカダブラVietnamese: abracadabraKorean: 아브라카다브라Turkish: abrakadabraUrdu: ابرacadabraIndonesian: abrakadabra
Example Sentences
The magician said abracadabra and made the rabbit disappear.
basic
She shouted abracadabra while playing with her friends.
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If you say abracadabra, the toy will spin.
basic
Just like that—abracadabra—the problem is gone!
natural
Kids love shouting abracadabra when pretending to cast spells.
natural
When I fixed my computer, my brother said, 'Wow, abracadabra!'
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