1. plural of duende: mythical goblin-like creatures in Spanish and Latin American folklore
Usage: folklore; mythology
2. plural of duende: a quality of passionate inspiration or emotional authenticity, especially in flamenco and other Spanish arts
Usage: Spanish arts; flamenco

Examples

• The old house was said to be inhabited by mischievous duendes.
• Spanish folklore tells many stories about duendes living in forests.
• The flamenco dancer performed with incredible duendes that moved the audience.
• His guitar playing had the kind of duendes that only comes from deep emotion.
• The children listened wide-eyed to tales of helpful duendes.
• Critics praised the singer’s duendes in her passionate performance.
• Local legends speak of duendes protecting hidden treasures.