Espanto Espíritu

Question

This word is used in Mexico for something that you might find around a house. Do you know what it is?

Use your imagination. It is a very descriptive name for an object, but you won't find it in a dictionary. At least I don't think you will. Sometimes you guys amaze me with what you find.

terrifying ghost? Angry Spirit? - 0083f5dc, Jul 31, 2013

No. Try again but post as an answer so I can give you a vote. - gringojrf, Jul 31, 2013

Good one Gringo! - pacofinkler, Jul 31, 2013

What a great name for Wind Chimes - ian-hill, Aug 1, 2013

Espanta (with an a) as opposed to "espantos" as the original name of the thread. Threw me off completely. :) - chileno, Aug 4, 2013

Answer 1

Wind chime?

We have a winner! Congratulations! As the spirits fly past they disturb the air making the chime sound which in turn scares them away. - gringojrf, Jul 31, 2013

Congratulations. - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

Congratulations Nicole - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013

lol - 0080b918, Jul 31, 2013

Well done,Nicole! - annierats, Jul 31, 2013

Great answer - well done. :) - ian-hill, Aug 1, 2013

Answer 2

Scarecrows?

Obviously only if the house is troubled by birds..

Excellent guess but that would be to scare birds. - gringojrf, Jul 31, 2013

Well teen, what about bats? - annierats, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 3

Burgler Alarms ??

Nope. Remember it serves no practical purpose. - gringojrf, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 4

Brooms?

No, not brooms. - gringojrf, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 5

Ha! I have it...it's a witch's ball...a glass one that hangs from the ceiling to capture evil spirits inside it. I have a purple one. Just be careful not to break it or they all escape!

Fantastic answer but not correct. - gringojrf, Jul 31, 2013

I vote for you, I have similar one, it's Xmas decoration. - annierats, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 6

Espantosos ?????

Que espantan?????

That doesn't sound too good.... just espantos, because it means sustos y no que asusten.

It is the name used for a fairly common object that is usually found in a house, patio or garden. - gringojrf, Jul 31, 2013

Please, ask your wife to make sure you are writing it correctly. - chileno, Jul 31, 2013

Movil colgante????? Where did you get that name from???????????? - chileno, Jul 31, 2013

with an A, espanta espíritus .... - chileno, Aug 1, 2013

Answer 7

protector del mal de ojo.

Yes, this sounds very likely. - annierats, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 8

spirit of comradeship

No. It is a physical thing. - gringojrf, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 9

Mask?

No. But good guess. - gringojrf, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 10

Terrors spirits

Frights Spirits

Okay. Now what item in a house or garden might be used to frighten spirits? - gringojrf, Jul 31, 2013

Mask - 0080b918, Jul 31, 2013

No. But good guess. - gringojrf, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 11

Here is a clue. It is a decorative item that has no practical use, possibly leading to its whimsical name.

Ask me some questions.

What? - 0080b918, Jul 31, 2013

Not yet. Put on your thinking cap. - gringojrf, Jul 31, 2013

hat - 0080b918, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 12

Partys??

No. Annierats is on the right track. - gringojrf, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 13

Okay. Another clue.

I hangs from the ceiling.

I'm off to the city so no responses from me for a few hours. When I get back I will tell you if someone has not solved it by then.

Answer 14

Fly paper?

Thanks gringo, that was a fun game. - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013

Nope. Windchime. - gringojrf, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 15

piñata