Inklingo

maravillosos

mah-rah-vee-YOH-sohsmaɾaβiˈʝosos

maravillosos means wonderful in Spanish (describing multiple things or people that are excellent).

wonderful

Also: marvelous, great
A group of happy, diverse children playing in a vibrant flower garden under a bright sun.

📝 In Action

Los paisajes de esta isla son maravillosos.

A2

The landscapes of this island are wonderful.

Tuvimos unos días maravillosos en la montaña.

A2

We had some wonderful days in the mountains.

Tengo unos amigos maravillosos.

A1

I have some wonderful friends.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • estupendos (great)
  • fantásticos (fantastic)
  • increíbles (incredible)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • momentos maravillososwonderful moments
  • lugares maravillososwonderful places
  • resultados maravillososwonderful results

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "maravillosos" in Spanish:

great

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Quick Quiz: maravillosos

Question 1 of 1

Which of these can you describe using the word 'maravillosos'?

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📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin word 'mirabilia,' which literally meant 'strange things' or 'things to be wondered at.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: marvelousFrench: merveilleux

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'maravillosos' change for a group of only girls?

Yes! If you are talking about a group that is 100% female (like 'las niñas'), you would use 'maravillosas' instead.

Can I use this to describe people?

Absolutely! It's a very kind way to say that people are lovely or talented.