No. 12,692 in Spanish
nigromancia
The practice of magic or divination by communicating with the dead.
In a sentence
La nigromancia es una práctica que a menudo se asocia con la magia oscura.
Necromancy is a practice that is often associated with dark magic.
Here, 'nigromancia' refers to an esoteric and mystical practice, emphasizing its meaning as a supernatural art.
En las leyendas medievales, los nigromantes podían hablar con los espíritus de los difuntos.
In medieval legends, necromancers could speak with the spirits of the deceased.
In this sentence, 'nigromantes' (from 'nigromancia') indicates individuals who perform practices related to necromancy, highlighting the practitioners rather than the art itself.
El estudio de la nigromancia revela mucho sobre las creencias antiguas respecto a la vida después de la muerte.
The study of necromancy reveals much about ancient beliefs regarding life after death.
This usage of 'nigromancia' connects the word more to cultural and historical studies, showing its significance in understanding past worldviews.
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