país de las maravillas invernal
/pais de las maɾabiʝas imbeɾnal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "winter wonderland" is translated into Spanish as país de las maravillas invernal.
This phrase is used to describe a place covered in snow that looks beautiful or magical.
Which one should you use?
You may also use Paraíso invernal to mean "winter paradise."
Did you know?
- The word país in this phrase shares its origins with the English word 'page', as both stem from the Latin 'pagus' referring to a specific territory or district.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you want to describe a snowy scene as 'magical' without using the long 'wonderland' translation, you might simply call it un cuento de hadas (a fairy tale).
- While país de las maravillas is a direct translation of 'wonderland', it is also the exact Spanish title used for the 'Alice in Wonderland' stories.
Examples in context
- ¡Mira este paraíso invernal! Nunca había visto tanta belleza en un solo lugar.Look at this winter wonderland! I've never seen so much beauty in one place.
- ¡Es alucinante! Estamos rodeados de una maravilla invernal.It's mind-blowing! We're surrounded by a winter marvel.
Example conversation
Javier and María are looking out the window after a heavy snowfall.
- JavierMira la nieve, María. Todo es blanco.Look at the snow, María. Everything is white.
- MaríaEs verdad, parece un país de las maravillas invernal.It's true, it looks like a winter wonderland.
- Javier¿Quieres salir a caminar un rato?Do you want to go for a walk for a while?
- MaríaSí, vamos a disfrutar del paisaje.Yes, let's enjoy the scenery.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, las, país, CC BY-SA 4.0.
