Malocchio is an Italian word that translates to "evil eye" in English. It's a term used to describe a curse or hex that is thought to be caused by jealousy or envy from another person. In different cultures and languages, there are synonyms for the word "malocchio." For instance, in Spanish, it's called "mal de ojo." In Turkish, it's "nazar." In Greek, it's "mati." In Arabic, it's "ayn al-hasad." These words all refer to the same concept of a malevolent stare or curse that can cause bad luck or misfortune to the recipient. However, the beliefs and superstitions associated with them differ across cultures.