duende

Definitions of duende
  1. noun
    (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
    synonyms: duendecillo
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    type of:
    hada
    a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
  2. noun
    (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
    synonyms: trasgo
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    type of:
    espíritu diabólico
    a spirit tending to cause harm
  3. noun
    a ghost that announces its presence with rapping and the creation of disorder
    synonyms: duende travieso
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