hex

[/hɛks/]
noun, verb, adjectivepl: hexes
maldição, feitiço, hexadecimal
1. A curse or spell, especially one believed to bring bad luck
She put a hex on her enemies.
Ela lançou uma maldição sobre seus inimigos.
2. To cast a curse or spell on someone
The witch hexed the village.
A bruxa amaldiçoou a aldeia.
3. In computing, relating to the hexadecimal number system (base 16)
The color code is written in hex format: #FF5733.
O código de cor está escrito em formato hexadecimal: #FF5733.
4. A hexagon or hexagonal shape
The tiles are arranged in a hex pattern.
Os azulejos estão dispostos em um padrão hexagonal.
In Brazilian and American popular culture, 'hex' often appears in contexts of witchcraft, supernatural folklore, and fantasy media. In technical environments, 'hex' or 'hexadecimal' is universal terminology among programmers and IT professionals worldwide. The superstitious use of 'hex' reflects broader cultural beliefs in magic and curses found in both American folklore and Brazilian spiritual traditions.
NYC Slang
hex (curse/bad luck) - commonly used in urban supernatural or gaming contexts
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cursespellcharmjinxbewitchment
Antonyms / Antônimos
blessingbenedictioncure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maldição, feitiço
Common usage for curse or spell meaning
Rio de Janeiro
maldição, hex
May use English term 'hex' in informal contexts
São Paulo
maldição, feitiço, hex (tecnologia)
Technical term 'hex' widely used in computing contexts
Portugal
maldição, feitiço, hexadecimal
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, with technical applications

Related Words

cursespellwitchmagichexadecimalvoodooenchant

Related Idioms & Phrases

to put a hex on someone - to curse or wish bad luck upon someone
hex on you - an exclamation expressing a curse or bad wish
under a hex - experiencing bad luck or a curse
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