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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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