Meaning
spell, sorcery
- a magic spell, charm, or act of witchcraft
- enchantment or irresistible fascination
In a sentence
La strega lanciò un oscuro sortilegio sull'intero regno.
The witch cast a dark spell on the entire kingdom.
Solo un bacio d'amore sincero poteva finalmente spezzare quel terribile sortilegio.
Only a kiss of true love could finally break that terrible spell.
Il paesaggio innevato sembrava avvolto da un sortilegio senza tempo.
The snowy landscape seemed wrapped in a timeless enchantment.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sortilegio | masculine · singular |
| sortilegi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Literary: primarily found in fairy tales, fantasy literature, poetry, or figurative descriptions.
- Close synonyms include 'incantesimo' (more neutral/common) and 'malia'.