milagroso
“milagroso” means “miraculous” in Spanish (happening through divine or supernatural power).
miraculous
Also: wonderful, miracle
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Fue una recuperación milagrosa después del accidente.
B1It was a miraculous recovery after the accident.
Esta crema milagrosa quitó todo el dolor.
A2This miracle cream took away all the pain.
Muchos peregrinos visitan el lugar por sus aguas milagrosas.
B2Many pilgrims visit the place for its miraculous waters.
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From the Spanish noun 'milagro' (miracle), which comes from the Latin word 'miraculum,' meaning 'an object of wonder' or 'something strange.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'milagroso' to describe a person?
Generally, no. You use it to describe their actions, their recovery, or their luck. If you want to say someone performs miracles, you would call them 'milagrero' or say they are 'alguien que hace milagros'.
Is 'milagroso' only for religious contexts?
Not at all! While it started there, it's now used for anything that works surprisingly well, like a 'crema milagrosa' (miracle cream) or a 'gol milagroso' (a miracle goal in soccer).
Does it have a plural form?
Yes! Just like other adjectives ending in -o, it becomes 'milagrosos' (masculine plural) or 'milagrosas' (feminine plural).