fetishism background
BeDict Logo

fetishism

/ˈfɛtɪʃɪzəm/ /ˈfiːtɪʃɪzəm/

Meanings
noun

Fetichismo

The belief that natural objects have supernatural powers, or that something created by people has power over people.

Examples :

"In some cultures, the fetishism surrounding ancestor worship involves treating objects belonging to deceased relatives as having spiritual power. "
En algunas culturas, el fetichismo que rodea la adoración de los antepasados implica tratar los objetos pertenecientes a parientes fallecidos como si tuvieran poder espiritual.
religion philosophy culture supernatural soul

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

Algo, cosa

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Mi amigo me dijo que había algo en la caja, pero aún no sabía qué era.

Illustration cultures

cultures noun

/ˈkʌltʃərz/

Culturas, costumbres, estilos de vida

"Traveling abroad is a great way to experience different cultures. "

Viajar al extranjero es una excelente manera de experimentar diferentes culturas.

Illustration inanimate

inanimate noun

/ɪnˈænɪmət/

Objeto inanimado

"The desk is an inanimate object. "

El escritorio es un objeto inanimado.

Illustration supernatural

supernatural noun

/ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/

Ser sobrenatural

"My grandmother believed in the supernatural; she claimed she saw a ghost in her kitchen. "

Mi abuela creía en los seres sobrenaturales; afirmó que vio un fantasma en su cocina.

Illustration involves

involves verb

/ɪnˈvɑlvz/ /ɪnˈvɔlvz/

Enrollar, envolver

"The artist involves colorful yarn, carefully winding it around the branches of the willow tree to create a whimsical sculpture. "

El artista envuelve hilo colorido, enrollándolo cuidadosamente alrededor de las ramas del sauce para crear una escultura caprichosa.

Illustration ancestor

ancestor noun

/ˈæn.sɛs.tə/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/

Antepasado, ancestro

"My great-grandmother was a talented musician, and I consider her an ancestor. "

Mi tatarabuela era una música talentosa, y la considero una antepasada.

Illustration attraction

attraction noun

/əˈtɹækʃən/

Atracción

"The attraction of a good teacher to their students is often strong. "

La atracción de un buen profesor hacia sus alumnos es a menudo fuerte.

Illustration paraphilia

paraphilia noun

/ˌparəˈfɪlɪ.ə/

Parafilia

"A doctor specializing in mental health disorders diagnosed the man with a paraphilia involving an unusual attraction to shoes, explaining that it was causing him significant distress and interfering with his relationships. "

Un médico especializado en trastornos de salud mental diagnosticó al hombre con una parafilia que involucraba una atracción inusual por los zapatos, explicando que le estaba causando una angustia significativa e interfería con sus relaciones.

Illustration spiritual

spiritual noun

/ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/

Espiritual

"The church choir practiced the new spirituals for their Sunday service. "

El coro de la iglesia ensayó los nuevos espirituales para su servicio dominical.

Illustration relatives

relatives noun

/ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪvz/

Parientes, familiares

"Why do my relatives always talk about sex?"

¿Por qué mis parientes siempre hablan de sexo?

Illustration surrounding

surrounding verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

Rodear, circundar

"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "

El gran roble que rodeaba el área de picnic proporcionaba una sombra agradable.

Illustration belonging

belonging verb

/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/

Pertenecer, corresponder

"Where does this document belong?"

¿Dónde debe estar este documento?