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charms

[/tʃɑrmz/]
noun/verbpl: N/A (already plural for noun form)
encantos/amuletos
1. Small objects worn as amulets or for decoration, often believed to have magical powers
She wore lucky charms around her neck.
Ela usava amuletos de sorte ao redor do pescoço.
2. Attractive or appealing qualities that delight or attract people
The old town has many charms that tourists love.
A cidade antiga tem muitos encantos que os turistas adoram.
3. Third person singular present tense: to delight, attract, or enchant someone
Her smile charms everyone she meets.
Seu sorriso encanta a todos que ela conhece.
Synonyms
amuletstalismansspellsenchantmentsattractionsallurements
Antonyms
repelsdisenchantscurses

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encantos/amuletos
Most common usage in both contexts
Portugal
encantos/talismãs
Talismãs more commonly used for magical objects
São Paulo
encantos
Preferred for attractive qualities

Related Idioms & Phrases

work like a charm - funcionar perfeitamente
charm offensive - ofensiva de encanto
charm school - escola de boas maneiras
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