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maravilla

mah-rah-VEE-yah/ma.ɾaˈβi.ʎa/

“maravilla” means “wonder” in Spanish (Something amazing or astonishing).

wonder, marvel

Also: miracle, gem
NounfA2
Spain (Informal)
A brightly colored illustration of a small child looking up at a large, glowing, floating star in the night sky, their face expressing deep wonder and astonishment.

📝 In Action

El Gran Cañón es una maravilla natural del mundo.

A2

The Grand Canyon is a natural wonder of the world.

Esta nueva aplicación es una maravilla; me ahorra muchísimo tiempo.

B1

This new app is a marvel; it saves me so much time.

Su capacidad para improvisar en el escenario es una maravilla que pocos pueden igualar.

C1

His ability to improvise on stage is a wonder that few can match.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ser una maravilla – to be a wonder/marvel
  • las siete maravillas – the seven wonders
  • de maravilla – wonderfully, perfectly (adverbial phrase)

Idioms & Expressions

  • por arte de magia (o maravilla) – as if by magic

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "maravilla" in Spanish:

gem→marvel→miracle→wonder→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: maravilla

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'maravilla' to describe how well a task was completed?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
maravilloso(wonderful, marvelous) — Adjective
maravillosamente(wonderfully) — Adverb
maravillarse(to marvel, to be amazed) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *mirabilia*, which literally meant 'wonderful things' or 'objects of wonder.' It has maintained its core meaning for centuries.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: maravilhaItalian: meraviglia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'maravilla' only used for big, famous things like monuments?

No, you can use 'maravilla' for anything that you find excellent or impressive, even small things like a dish you ate, a song you heard, or someone's talent. It just means 'something great!'