Meaning
amulet, lucky charm
- An object worn or kept believed to bring good luck or protect against evil.
In a sentence
Porta sempre al collo un piccolo amuleto d'argento.
He always wears a small silver amulet around his neck.
Crede che quell'antico amuleto lo protegga dalle disgrazie.
He believes that ancient amulet protects him from misfortunes.
Non esco mai senza questo amuleto regalato da mia nonna.
I never go out without this amulet given to me by my grandmother.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| amuleto | masculine · singular |
| amuleti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Near-synonym of 'portafortuna' and 'talismano'.
- Strictly speaking, an 'amuleto' protects from harm, while a 'talismano' attracts positive powers.