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maravillas

mah-rah-VEE-yahs/maɾaˈβiʎas/

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

wonders, marvels

Also: 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.

A2

The seven wonders of the ancient world are fascinating.

Este jardín está lleno de maravillas que nunca había visto.

B1

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

📝 In Action

Tú siempre me maravillas con tus ideas originales.

B1

You always amaze me with your original ideas.

¿Con qué cosas te maravillas cuando viajas?

B2

What things do you marvel at when you travel?

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

nosotrosmaravillamos
túmaravillas
él/ella/ustedmaravilla
yomaravillo
vosotrosmaravilláis
ellos/ellas/ustedesmaravillan

imperfect

nosotrosmaravillábamos
túmaravillabas
él/ella/ustedmaravillaba
yomaravillaba
vosotrosmaravillabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesmaravillaban

preterite

nosotrosmaravillamos
túmaravillaste
él/ella/ustedmaravilló
yomaravillé
vosotrosmaravillasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesmaravillaron

subjunctive

present

nosotrosmaravillemos
túmaravilles
él/ella/ustedmaraville
yomaraville
vosotrosmaravilléis
ellos/ellas/ustedesmaravillen

imperfect

nosotrosmaravilláramos
túmaravillaras
él/ella/ustedmaravillara
yomaravillara
vosotrosmaravillarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesmaravillaran
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Quick Quiz: maravillas

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Which sentence uses 'maravillas' as a verb?

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📚 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).