Meaning
curse, evil spell
- a magical curse or spell intended to cause harm
- evil deed, wickedness, or harm caused by supernatural means
In a sentence
Nella fiaba, la strega scaglia un maleficio sul castello.
In the fairy tale, the witch casts a curse on the castle.
Il cavaliere cercò a lungo un modo per spezzare il maleficio.
The knight searched for a long time for a way to break the curse.
Non credevano nei malefici, ma preferivano essere prudenti.
They didn't believe in evil spells, but they preferred to be cautious.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| maleficio | masculine · singular |
| malefici | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The plural is 'malefici' (with a single 'i' at the end).
- Close synonyms include 'maledizione' and 'fattura'.