milagros
/milaɡɾos/from spelling rules
milagros is the Spanish phrase for milagros.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is milagro.
How do you pronounce it?
/milaɡɾos/
Did you know?
- The word milagro is used in the common expression ¡Vaya milagro!, which is often used sarcastically to describe someone who finally shows up after a long absence.
- The term 'milagro' can also refer to a specific type of small, metal votive offering shaped like a body part, which is pinned to a religious icon to thank a saint for a healing.
- The name Milagros is a traditional female given name in Spanish, though it is more common in older generations than among young people today.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría presentarles a la señorita Milagros.I would like to introduce you to Miss Milagros.
- La Sra. Milagros está a cargo de la reunión.Mrs. Milagros is in charge of the meeting.
- Hablé con el Sr. Milagros sobre el proyecto.I spoke with Mr. Milagros about the project.
- No creo en los milagros.I do not believe in miracles.
- Esos milagros ocurrieron en la iglesia.Those miracles happened in the church.
- Ella espera que ocurran milagros.She hopes that miracles occur.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about a difficult situation.
- Alejandro¿Crees que ocurrirán milagros?Do you think miracles will happen?
- MaríaEspero que sí, Alejandro.I hope so, Alejandro.
- AlejandroA veces necesitamos milagros.Sometimes we need miracles.
- MaríaTienes razón, es difícil.You are right, it is difficult.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
