maravillas

mah-rah-VEE-yahsmaɾaˈβiʎas

“maravillas” means “wonders” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

wondersA2Noun

as in, amazing sights

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you amazeB1Verb

informal present tense (tú)

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wonders, marvelsAlso: amazing things, beauties

NounfA2

A small, lush green island floating high in the sky with a massive waterfall cascading down into the clouds below, representing an amazing sight.

📝 In Action

Las siete maravillas del mundo antiguo son fascinantes.

The seven wonders of the ancient world are fascinating.

Este jardín está lleno de maravillas que nunca había visto.

This garden is full of wonders that I had never seen.

Word Connections

Synonyms

portentos (wonders/prodigies)
bellezas (beauties)

Common Collocations

hacer maravillas – to work wonders
ver maravillas – to see amazing things

Idioms & Expressions

Es una maravilla. – It's wonderful/It's a marvel.

you amaze, you marvel

VerbB1regular ar

A young person standing and presenting a tiny, brightly glowing, magical sphere held in their hands to a second person. The second person is reacting with wide eyes and an expression of pure astonishment and delight.

past Participlemaravillado

gerundmaravillando

infinitivemaravillar

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Tú siempre me maravillas con tus ideas originales.

You always amaze me with your original ideas.

¿Con qué cosas te maravillas cuando viajas?

What things do you marvel at when you travel?

Indicative

Present

yomaravillo

túmaravillas

él/ella/ustedmaravilla

nosotrosmaravillamos

vosotrosmaravilláis

ellos/ellas/ustedesmaravillan

Imperfect

yomaravillaba

túmaravillabas

él/ella/ustedmaravillaba

nosotrosmaravillábamos

vosotrosmaravillabais

ellos/ellas/ustedesmaravillaban

Preterite

yomaravillé

túmaravillaste

él/ella/ustedmaravilló

nosotrosmaravillamos

vosotrosmaravillasteis

ellos/ellas/ustedesmaravillaron

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

yomaraville

túmaravilles

él/ella/ustedmaraville

nosotrosmaravillemos

vosotrosmaravilléis

ellos/ellas/ustedesmaravillen

Imperfect Subjunctive

yomaravillara

túmaravillaras

él/ella/ustedmaravillara

nosotrosmaravilláramos

vosotrosmaravillarais

ellos/ellas/ustedesmaravillaran

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Words that translate to "maravillas" in Spanish:

amazing things beauties marvels wonders you amaze you marvel

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👥 Word Family

maravilla(wonder (singular noun)) — Noun

maravilloso(wonderful / marvelous) — Adjective

maravillar(to amaze / to marvel) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes

sillas rodillas

📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin word *mirabilia*, which meant 'admirable things' or 'things to be wondered at.' It has always carried the meaning of astonishment and admiration.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: maravilhasFrench: merveilles

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say 'wonderful' or 'amazing' using this word family?

You should use the adjective 'maravilloso' (or 'maravillosa' for feminine nouns). For example, 'una vista maravillosa' (a wonderful view).

Is 'maravillas' always feminine?

Yes, when used as a noun meaning 'wonders,' it is always feminine and plural, requiring feminine articles like 'las' (las maravillas).