Duende
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Duende is a noun meaning A small, mischievous humanoid creature in Iberian (Spanish/Portuguese), Latin American, and Philippine folklore/mythology; an imp.
Meaning
A small, mischievous humanoid creature in Iberian (Spanish/Portuguese), Latin American, and Philippine folklore/mythology; an imp.
More Meanings
- (art) Heightened inspiration or passion, especially in flamenco.
- Personal charm.
Example Sentences
For quotations using this term, see Citations:duende.
The duende is a momentary burst of inspiration, the blush of all that is truly alive, all that the performer is creating at a certain moment.
Word Forms
- duendes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include duwende, fenodyree, dwelf, duse, weredwarf, dudette.
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