miracolo
/miˈra.ko.lo/masculine
The English word miracle is translated into Italian as miracolo.
miracolo is a masculine noun used to describe a wonderful event that is attributed to supernatural powers.
Meaning: wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers (noun)
Which one should you use?
While miracolo is the standard term, the word portento can also be used to mean miracle, though it conveys a sense of something marvelous, awe-inspiring and associated with extraordinary occurrences.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the masculine noun miracolo is miracoli.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /miˈra.ko.lo/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word miracolo shares a linguistic root with the English word 'mirror'. Both derive from the Latin 'mirari', meaning to wonder at or be amazed by.
- The expression fare un miracolo can be used sarcastically to describe someone who finally manages to do a very simple task after a long time.
- While miracolo refers to divine acts, the word portento can describe a person who is a prodigy or a natural phenomenon, such as a 'portento del calcio' for a gifted football player.
Examples in context
- È stato un miracolo.It was a miracle.This sentence shows how to use miracolo to state that something was a miracle.Tatoeba #3706834 by Guybrush88, translation #2549292 by CK
- Questo è un miracolo.This is a miracle.This sentence demonstrates the use of miracolo to identify a specific miracle.Tatoeba #2510682 by Guybrush88, translation #2185448 by Hybrid
- Mi serve un miracolo.I need a miracle.This sentence illustrates using miracolo to express a need for a miracle.Tatoeba #2560876 by Guybrush88, translation #2387452 by CK
- L'arte è un prodigio che può ispirare l'anima.Art is a miracle that can inspire the soul.
- Il salvataggio dell'alpinista è stato un vero portento.The rescue of the mountaineer was a true miracle.
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Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are discussing a surprising recovery from a serious illness.
- FrancescoHai sentito che Luca è guarito?Did you hear that Luca recovered?
- SofiaSì, è successo un vero miracolo.Yes, a true miracle happened.
- FrancescoI medici non lo spiegavano.The doctors couldn't explain it.
- SofiaSolo la fede può fare un miracolo.Only faith can perform a miracle.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “miracle” translations and entries miracolo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries miracolo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
