noun
la strega
witch
Donna che, secondo leggende o racconti, usa magie o incantesimi, spesso per fare del bene o del male.
Definition & meaning
Strega means witch: a woman believed to practice magic, especially harmful magic.
Figuratively, it can describe a woman considered unpleasant or malicious. It can also be used playfully, depending on the context.
Grammar & Word origin
- Feminine noun: la strega, plural le streghe.
- The masculine counterpart is stregone , meaning “sorcerer” or “warlock.”
- It comes from Latin striga, a mythical bird associated with nocturnal witchcraft.
Synonyms & antonyms
- maga — a female magician or sorceress; often more neutral than strega.
- fattucchiera — a woman who casts spells or practices folk magic, often with a negative connotation.
There is no direct antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
La strega vola sulla scopa.noun
The witch flies on the broom.
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