duende

Meaning

Noun

A small, mischievous humanoid creature in Iberian (Spanish/Portuguese), Latin American, and Philippine folklore/mythology; an imp.
Personal charm.

Origin

Spanish duende and (especially in reference to Portuguese or Brazilian folklore) Portuguese duende. duwende.

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