Meaning
magic
- spell, charm, conjuration
In a sentence
Questo trucco sembra pura magia.
This trick seems like pure magic.
Hai fatto una magia per aprire la porta?
Did you use a spell to open the door?
Non credo alla magia, ma il gioco mi piace.
I don't believe in magic, but I like the game.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| magia | feminine · singular |
| magie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use magia for both literal magic and figurative wonder. For stage magic, Italians often say prestidigitazione or illusionismo in more precise contexts.
- Magia is feminine: la magia, una magia. Adjectives agree: magia nera, magia bianca.
- In figurative use, it often appears with articles: la magia del Natale, la magia del cinema.