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mara

/ˈmɑːɹə/

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noun

Pesadilla, íncubo

A nightmare; a spectre or wraith-like creature in Germanic and particularly Scandinavian folklore; a female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.

Examples :

"I woke up suddenly, feeling a heavy weight on my chest, convinced I had been visited by a mara in the night. "

Me desperté de repente, sintiendo un peso pesado en mi pecho, convencido de que una pesadilla me había visitado en la noche.

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noun

Demonio, espíritu maligno

A type of god that prevents accomplishment or success.

Examples :

"The students felt the presence of a mara, preventing them from finishing their project on time. "

Los estudiantes sintieron la presencia de un demonio, impidiéndoles terminar su proyecto a tiempo.

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noun

Demonio, espíritu maligno

Any malicious or evil spirit.

Examples :

"Some villagers believed the strange noises in the forest were the work of a mara, trying to scare them away from their homes. "

Algunos aldeanos creían que los ruidos extraños en el bosque eran obra de un demonio, que intentaba ahuyentarlos de sus hogares.

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Mara

Any caviid rodent of genus Dolichotis, common in the Patagonian steppes of Argentina.

Examples :

"During our family trip to Argentina, we were lucky enough to spot a mara grazing on the Patagonian steppe. "

Durante nuestro viaje familiar a Argentina, tuvimos la suerte de avistar una mara pastando en la estepa patagónica.

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