maravillas
/mah-rah-VEE-yahs/
wonders
As a noun, 'maravillas' means wonders or amazing sights, like these fantastical floating islands.
maravillas(noun)
wonders
?as in, amazing sights
,marvels
?as in, impressive achievements
amazing things
?general term for impressive sights
,beauties
?referring to beautiful objects or places
📝 In Action
Las siete maravillas del mundo antiguo son fascinantes.
A2The seven wonders of the ancient world are fascinating.
Este jardín está lleno de maravillas que nunca había visto.
B1This garden is full of wonders that I had never seen.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This word is simply the plural version of the singular feminine noun 'maravilla' (wonder). It nearly always refers to multiple impressive things.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Using 'maravillas' when you mean the adjective 'maravilloso' (wonderful)."
Correction: Remember 'maravillas' is a thing (a wonder), while 'maravilloso' describes a thing (wonderful). 'El libro es maravilloso' (The book is wonderful).
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Awe
Use '¡Qué maravillas!' to express how impressed you are by something you see or hear.
As a verb, 'maravillas' (tú) means 'you amaze,' usually said when someone performs an impressive or astonishing action.
maravillas(verb)
you amaze
?informal present tense (tú)
,you marvel
?informal present tense (tú), often used reflexively (te maravillas)
📝 In Action
Tú siempre me maravillas con tus ideas originales.
B1You always amaze me with your original ideas.
¿Con qué cosas te maravillas cuando viajas?
B2What things do you marvel at when you travel?
💡 Grammar Points
Conjugated Form
'Maravillas' is the 'tú' form (informal 'you') of the verb 'maravillar' in the present tense. It is used when the subject doing the action is 'tú'.
Reflexive Use
The verb is often used reflexively ('maravillarse') to mean 'to marvel at' or 'to be amazed by' something. Example: 'Tú te maravillas con la naturaleza' (You marvel at nature).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Wrong Pronoun
Mistake: "Saying 'Yo maravillas' (I amaze)."
Correction: The '-as' ending is reserved only for 'tú'. For 'yo' (I), you must say 'yo maravillo'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Direct Object Use
If you want to say 'You amaze me,' the structure changes slightly: 'Tú me maravillas.'
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: maravillas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'maravillas' as a verb?
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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).