2. charm; magnetism.
Duende is either a mythological character, or difficult-to-define phrase used in the Spanish arts, including performing arts.
The primary definition of duende refers to a fairy- or goblin-like mythological character. As Federico García Lorca uses the term, it seems closer to fairy as a realm of being.
A second meaning of duende is a rarely explained concept in Spanish art, particularly flamenco, having to do with emotion, expression and authenticity. —more at Wikipedia
"can one really start to sound like Lorca?
don't say duende to Jonathan Mayhew
it annoys him but I'm Swiss about it"
—Mike Hauser, "Our Memories of Food & Ghoulies"