What is the Spanish word for "elf"?

Learn how to say "elf" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

elf

Spanish

duende

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Alternative translations of "elf"

elfo

Examples of how to use "elf" in Spanish

English
A Christmas elf works for Santa Claus.
Spanish
Un duende de Navidad trabaja para Santa Claus.
English
The elf quietly wrapped the small gift.
Spanish
El duende envolvió silenciosamente el pequeño regalo.
English
Children believe an elf watches their behavior.
Spanish
Los niños creen que un duende vigila su comportamiento.
English
She drew a picture of a smiling elf.
Spanish
Ella dibujó una imagen de un duende sonriente.
English
An elf helped fix the broken toy overnight.
Spanish
Un duende ayudó a arreglar el juguete roto durante la noche.

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