maravilloso
/maɾabiˈʝoso/
The English word 'marvelous' is translated into Spanish as maravilloso.
maravilloso is an adjective used to describe something that causes exciting wonder or surprise.
Meaning: exciting wonder or surprise (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective maravilloso is derived from the noun maravilla, which means a wonder or a marvel.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word chévere is an informal term used primarily in Latin America, especially in Colombia and Venezuela.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use the feminine form maravillosa for feminine nouns, the masculine plural form maravillosos for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form maravillosas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/maɾabiˈʝoso/
Did you know?
- The word maravilloso can sometimes carry an uncanny or eerie tone, as the root maravilla can describe things that are so strange they feel supernatural.
- In Spanish, the word maravilla can be used to describe a person who is exceptionally helpful or skilled, as if they were a 'wonder' in human form.
- The Spanish suffix -oso in maravilloso is the direct linguistic relative of the English suffix '-ous' in 'marvelous', as both stem from the Latin suffix '-osus' meaning 'full of'.
Examples in context
- ¿No es eso maravilloso?Isn't that marvelous?This sentence is useful for asking a rhetorical question about whether something is maravilloso.Tatoeba #4394686 by teskmon, translation #2248690 by CK
- Luces maravilloso con un bronceado.You look marvelous with a tan.This sentence shows how to use maravilloso to describe an appearance.Tatoeba #9054348 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9054349 by rafaeldejesus8199
- Es maravilloso.It is marvelous.This sentence shows a simple way to state that something is maravilloso.Tatoeba #3647874 by cueyayotl, translation #3338913 by MTC
- La presentación de ayer fue maravillosaYesterday's presentation was marvelous
- Me gustaría expresar lo espléndido que fue su discursoI would like to express how marvelous his speech was
- El espectáculo de ballet fue absolutamente fabulosoThe ballet performance was absolutely marvelous
- La obra de arte que presencié hoy es verdaderamente extraordinariaThe piece of art I witnessed today is truly marvelous
- ¡El concierto de anoche estuvo genial!Last night's concert was marvelous!
- ¡Qué película tan increíble! Me encantóWhat an incredible movie! I loved it
- ¡Qué estupenda idea tuviste al organizar esta fiesta sorpresa!What a wonderful idea you had organizing this surprise party!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are looking at a beautiful view from a balcony.
- María¡Mira este atardecer, Daniel!Look at this sunset, Daniel!
- DanielEs un espectáculo maravilloso.It is a marvelous spectacle.
- MaríaMe siento muy feliz aquí.I feel very happy here.
- DanielTú también te ves maravillosa hoy.You also look marvelous today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “marvelous” translations and entries maravilloso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries maravilloso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
