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maravilloso

mah-rah-bee-YO-somaɾaβiˈʎoso

“maravilloso” means “wonderful” in Spanish (general use).

wonderful, marvelous

Also: amazing, gorgeous
A small child stands on a green hill and looks up in amazement at a huge, perfectly formed, colorful rainbow filling the sky. The scene evokes a sense of wonder.

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El viaje a la costa fue maravilloso.

A2

The trip to the coast was wonderful.

Tienes un talento maravilloso para la música.

B1

You have a marvelous talent for music.

La vista desde la montaña es maravillosa.

B1

The view from the mountain is gorgeous.

¡Qué libro tan maravilloso! No podía dejar de leerlo.

B2

What an amazing book! I couldn't stop reading it.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fantástico (fantastic)
  • increíble (incredible)
  • espléndido (splendid)
  • excelente (excellent)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • un día maravilloso – a wonderful day
  • un lugar maravilloso – a marvelous place
  • una persona maravillosa – a wonderful person
  • una idea maravillosa – a wonderful idea

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "maravilloso" in Spanish:

amazing→gorgeous→marvelous→wonderful→

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Quick Quiz: maravilloso

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👥 Word Family▼
maravilla(a wonder, a marvel) — Noun
maravillar(to amaze, to fill with wonder) — Verb
maravillosamente(wonderfully, marvelously) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Spanish word 'maravilla,' which means 'a wonder' or 'a marvel.' 'Maravilla' itself comes from the Latin word 'mīrābilia,' meaning 'wonderful things.' So, 'maravilloso' literally means 'full of wonder.'

First recorded: Around the 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: maravilhosoItalian: meravigliosoFrench: merveilleux

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'maravilloso', 'increíble', and 'fantástico'?

They are very similar and often used interchangeably to say something is great. 'Maravilloso' often emphasizes beauty and wonder. 'Increíble' means 'incredible' or 'unbelievable.' 'Fantástico' is just like 'fantastic.' All of them are strong, positive words.

Do I need to use 'muy' (very) with 'maravilloso'?

You can, but you usually don't need to. 'Maravilloso' is already a very strong word, so saying 'muy maravilloso' can sound a bit repetitive, like 'very wonderful' in English. Just using 'maravilloso' is often enough to express a strong positive feeling.