Definition of duende in English English dictionary
(from Spanish) quality that makes a person attractive to others in a magnetic manner; irresistible charm; power to attract other people by way of personal charm and magnetism
duende
Etymology
[ dü-'en-(")dA ] (noun.) 1964. Spanish dialect, charm, from Spanish, ghost, goblin, probably from duen de casa, from dueño de casa owner of a house.