país de las maravillas
/pais de las maɾabiʝas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'wonderland' is translated into Spanish as país de las maravillas.
país de las maravillas refers to an imaginary or real place full of wonder or marvels. While it can be used metaphorically to describe any marvelous place, it is most commonly recognized as the proper name for the setting in 'Alice in Wonderland'. Another synonym for wonderland is oasis, which specifically means 'oasis'.
Meaning: Imaginary or real place full of wonder or marvels (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase país de las maravillas translates literally to 'country of the wonders'.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures a 'wonderland' context is often linked to the concept of realismo mágico where the supernatural is treated as mundane.
- The word país is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'pagan'. Both derive from the Latin pāgus referring to a rural district or country.
- In some Latin American contexts, if someone describes a situation as being in a país de las maravillas, they might be using it sarcastically to mean a place that is chaotic or nonsensical.
Examples in context
- ¿Conocés el libro "Alicia en el país de las maravillas"?Do you know the book "Alice in Wonderland?"This sentence is useful for asking if someone knows the book "Alice in Wonderland?" using país de las maravillas.Tatoeba #3069787 by hayastan, translation #13623530 by rul
- Alicia te va a decir que en el País de las Maravillas todo está patas para arriba.Alice will tell you that in Wonderland everything is topsy-turvy.This sentence is useful for describing how in país de las maravillas everything is topsy-turvy.Tatoeba #1340925 by hayastan, translation #696938 by darinmex
- Empecé a sentir como si me hubiera caido desventuradamente en este loco país de las maravillas.I began to feel as if I had haplessly tumbled down into this crazy wonderland.This sentence is useful for expressing a feeling of having tumbled into a crazy país de las maravillas.Tatoeba #1829563 by marcelostockle, translation #1829586 by marcelostockle
- Ese jardín secreto es como un verdadero país de las maravillas.That secret garden is like a real wonderland.
- Este parque temático es una verdadera tierra de ensueño.This theme park is a true wonderland.
- ¡Ese parque de diversiones es un auténtico paraíso de fantasía!That amusement park is a true wonderland!
- El carnaval nocturno es un mundo de ensueño lleno de luces y colores.The night carnival is a wonderland full of lights and colors.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are visiting a beautiful botanical garden.
- MaríaEste jardín es un verdadero país de las maravillas.This garden is a true wonderland.
- DanielTienes razón, todo se ve mágico aquí.You are right, everything looks magical here.
- MaríaMe siento como en un país de las maravillas.I feel like I'm in a wonderland.
- DanielEs el lugar más lindo que he visto.It is the most beautiful place I have seen.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wonderland” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- 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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
