milagro
/miˈlaɡɾo/masculine
The Spanish word for 'miracle' is milagro.
milagro refers to a wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers.
Meaning: wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers (noun)
Which one should you use?
While milagro is the standard term for a miracle, you may also encounter the colloquial diminutive un milagrito, which translates to 'a little miracle'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of milagro is milagros.
How do you pronounce it?
/miˈlaɡɾo/
Did you know?
- The word 'milagro' shares a common ancestor with the English word 'admire', as both stem from the Latin root meaning 'to wonder at'.
- In certain Latin American contexts, 'milagro' can also refer to a specific type of traditional folk art or small religious charm often used in devotion.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase 'hacer milagros' is used metaphorically to describe someone who manages to solve an impossible situation with very few resources.
Examples in context
- Es casi un milagro.It's almost a miracle.This sentence is useful for saying that something is almost a miracle using milagro.Tatoeba #1319785 by massama, translation #5937801 by mailohilohi
- No es nada menos que un milagro.It's nothing short of a miracle.This sentence is useful for expressing that something is nothing short of a miracle using milagro.Tatoeba #2471015 by marcelostockle, translation #20641 by CK
- Es un milagro que Tom siga vivo.It's a miracle that Tom is still alive.This sentence is useful for stating that it is a miracle that someone is still alive using milagro.Tatoeba #5578900 by Shishir, translation #5535242 by zvzuibqx
- El descubrimiento de una cura para esa enfermedad fue un auténtico milagro.The discovery of a cure for that disease was a real miracle.
- El hecho milagroso de su recuperación asombró a los médicos.The miraculous fact of his/her recovery amazed the doctors.
- ¡El pastel que me trajiste es un milagrito! ¡Me encanta!The cake you brought me is a little miracle! I love it!
- 32 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a sudden recovery in a hospital.
- JavierEs un milagro que se haya recuperado.It is a miracle that he has recovered.
- SofíaSí, fue un milagro de la vida.Yes, it was a miracle of life.
- JavierToda la familia está muy agradecida.The whole family is very grateful.
- SofíaEs una noticia muy hermosa, Javier.It is very beautiful news, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “miracle” translations and entries milagro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
