Mago is a noun in Spanish.
/má.ɡo/
Mago refers to a person who practices magic or sorcery, often depicted as having special powers to perform feats that defy natural laws. In general usage, it can refer to entertainers who perform tricks and illusions (magicians) as well as to figures involved in occult practices (wizards, sorcerers).
The frequency of use for "mago" can be considered moderate, with a context-specific tendency toward both oral and written forms, commonly found in literature, folklore, and children's stories. In everyday conversation, it is often used in contexts involving entertainment (such as magic shows) or discussing fantasy.
The magician performed incredible tricks during the show.
En el cuento, el mago ayudó al héroe a vencer al dragón.
In the tale, the wizard helped the hero defeat the dragon.
Mi hermano quiere convertirse en un mago famoso algún día.
While "mago" is not deeply embedded in idiomatic expressions, it can be associated with several colloquial phrases highlighting the concept of magic or magical skills. Here are a few examples:
The new show really worked magic on the audience.
Ser un mago en algo (to be a wizard at something)
She is a wizard in the kitchen; all her dishes are delicious.
Un toque de magia (a touch of magic)
This place needs a touch of magic to make it special.
Magia negra (black magic)
Stories of black magic have always fascinated me.
Magia blanca (white magic)
The word mago comes from the Latin magus, which refers to a wise man or Magus. The term is linked to ancient Persian wisdom and the practice of Zoroastrianism, where the Magi were priests associated with astrology and the occult.
Synonyms: - Hechicero (sorcerer) - Ilusionista (illusionist) - Conjurador (spellcaster)
Antonyms: - Mundano (mundane) - Normal (normal)
This structure covers various aspects of the word "mago," from its meanings and usage to its idiomatic expressions and related terms.