talismán
talisman
noun tah-lees-MAHN Rare
Origin: From Arabic tilasm, ultimately Greek telesma (consecrated object)
Also means
lucky charm
Usage Note
Talismán carries a stress on the final syllable, confirmed by the written accent. The plural is talismanes (regular). It refers to any object believed to bring luck or magical protection — broader than amuleto, which is worn on the body; a talismán can be a building, a phrase, or a ritual object.
Examples
"Llevaba un talismán en el bolsillo."
Natural Translation
He carried a talisman in his pocket.
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