Inklingo
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misterios

mee-STEH-ryohs

nounmA2
mysteries?things that are secret or unexplained
Also:secrets?hidden information,enigmas?puzzles or difficult problems

📝 In Action

Me encantan las películas de misterios.

A1

I love mystery movies.

El universo está lleno de misterios por resolver.

B1

The universe is full of mysteries to be solved.

Hay muchos misterios en la historia de esta casa.

A2

There are many mysteries in this house's history.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • enigmas (puzzles)
  • incógnitas (unknowns)

Antonyms

  • claridades (clarities)
  • explicaciones (explanations)

Common Collocations

  • resolver misteriosto solve mysteries
  • grandes misteriosgreat mysteries
  • misterios sin resolverunsolved mysteries

Idioms & Expressions

  • no tener misteriosto be simple or transparent

💡 Grammar Points

Making it plural

This is the plural form of 'misterio'. To talk about more than one, we just add an 's' at the end.

Using the right article

Since this word is masculine and plural, always use 'los' (the) or 'unos' (some) with it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Avoid 'las misterios'

Mistake: "las misterios"

Correction: los misterios

⭐ Usage Tips

Mysteries vs. Secrets

While 'secretos' are things people hide on purpose, 'misterios' often refers to things that are naturally unknown or puzzling.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: misterios

Question 1 of 1

Which of these means 'to solve mysteries'?

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Word Family

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'misterios' always masculine?

Yes, 'misterios' is a masculine noun. You should always use it with masculine words like 'los', 'estos', or 'muchos'.

What is the singular form?

The singular form is 'misterio' (one mystery).