maravillas
/maɾabiʝas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "wonders" is translated into Spanish as maravillas.
The singular form, maravilla, can also be used to describe something that is marvelous or wonderful in quality.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter prodigios in formal contexts to express the same idea. When you want to describe something as being a wonder or a marvel in quality, use the singular maravilla.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of maravillas is maravilla. When referring to a single wonder, use the singular form with the indefinite article una, such as una maravilla.
How do you pronounce it?
/maɾabiʝas/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the term maravilla is often used as a slang adjective to describe something that is 'perfect' or 'just right', such as saying a piece of clothing fits de maravilla.
- In Spanish, the phrase hacer maravillas does not just mean to create wonders, but is often used to describe a medicine or tool that works exceptionally well.
- While maravillas refers to amazing sights, the word prodigios carries a heavier weight, often implying something that is a literal violation of natural laws.
Examples in context
- Venecia en Italia es una de las maravillas del mundo.Venice, Italy is one of the wonders of the world.This sentence shows how to use maravillas when discussing the wonders of the world.Tatoeba #1871956 by marcelostockle, translation #682467 by Source_VOA
- Para los niños, el mundo está lleno de milagros y maravillas.For children, this world is full of wonders and miracles.This sentence uses maravillas to describe a world full of wonder.Tatoeba #13681387 by adaycito, translation #4749550 by luckystar
- Las pirámides de Egipto son una de las siete maravillas del mundo.The pyramids of Egypt are one of the seven wonders of the world.This sentence demonstrates the use of maravillas in the context of the seven wonders of the world.Tatoeba #1852712 by Shishir, translation #682468 by Source_VOA
- Los prodigios del universo nunca dejan de sorprendernos.The wonders of the universe never cease to amaze us.
- Estas vistas son alucinantes, tío.These sights are mind-blowing, dude.
- Las maravillas más increíblesThe most incredible wonders
- Un prodigio verdaderamente asombrosoA truly astonishing wonder
- ¡Qué maravilla!How wonderful!
- En este informe, exploraremos las maravillas del mundo antiguo.In this report, we will explore the wonders of the ancient world.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about a travel book.
- SofíaEste libro muestra las maravillas de la naturaleza.This book shows the wonders of nature.
- JavierEs impresionante ver tantas maravillas en fotos.It is impressive to see so many wonders in photos.
- SofíaJavier, ¿quieres visitar estas maravillas algún día?Javier, do you want to visit these wonders someday?
- Javier¡Claro que sí, Sofía!Of course, Sofía!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
