laberinto
/labeˈɾinto/masculine
The English word "maze" is translated into Spanish as laberinto.
In informal contexts, enredo can be used to refer to a maze-like situation.
Meaning: puzzle to get through (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
laberinto is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/labeˈɾinto/
Did you know?
- The word laberinto is used in Spanish medical terminology to describe the inner ear, specifically the vestibular system responsible for balance.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, enredo can specifically refer to a romantic complication or a 'messy' relationship rather than a physical puzzle.
- In Spanish literature and poetry, laberinto is frequently used as a symbol for the search for truth or the complexity of the human soul, most notably in the works of Jorge Luis Borges.
Examples in context
- La región más al norte de la ciudad es un laberinto de callejones.The northernmost part of the city is a maze of alleys.This sentence shows how laberinto can be used to describe a complex network of city alleys.Tatoeba #1266397 by marcelostockle, translation #246117 by CM
- El museo tenía un laberinto fascinante.The museum had a fascinating maze.
- El parque tiene un rompecabezas gigante que es casi como un laberinto.The park has a giant puzzle that is almost like a maze.
- El jardín tiene un laberinto de arbustos.The garden has a hedge maze.
- Me perdí en el laberinto del parque.I got lost in the park maze.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are at a local amusement park.
- Mateo¿Quieres entrar en el laberinto?Do you want to enter the maze?
- SofíaSí, pero parece muy difícil.Yes, but it looks very difficult.
- MateoNo te preocupes, yo te guiaré.Don't worry, I will guide you.
- SofíaEstá bien, vamos juntos.Okay, let's go together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “maze” translations and entries laberinto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
