Spells Meaning in English
word · lemma: spell
/ˈspɛɫz/
spelz
/spˈɛlz/
spelz
Definition
'Spells' can mean magical words or actions used to create a supernatural effect, or it can refer to short periods of time during which something happens.
Usage & Nuances
'Spells' is plural; common for magic (fairy tales, fantasy) and for short periods ("a cold spell"). Not used for spelling words (that form is 'spelling'). In weather, 'spell' means a short period ("a dry/wet spell").
Spanish: hechizos - períodosPortuguese (BR): feitiços - períodosPortuguese (PT): feitiços - períodosChinese (Simplified): 咒语 - 一段时间Chinese (Traditional): 咒語 - 一段時間Hindi: जादू - अवधिArabic: تعويذات - فتراتBengali: মন্ত্র - সময়কালRussian: заклинания - периодыJapanese: 呪文 - 一時的な期間Vietnamese: bùa chú - khoảng thời gian ngắnKorean: 주문 - 잠깐의 기간Turkish: büyüler - kısa dönemlerUrdu: منتر - وقفےIndonesian: mantra - periode singkat
Example Sentences
Witches in stories cast powerful spells.
basic
We had several spells of rain last week.
basic
The magician performed amazing spells on stage.
basic
After working hard, he would have spells of tiredness in the afternoon.
natural
Kids love stories about wizards and their secret spells.
natural
There were brief spells of sunshine between the clouds.
natural