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misterios

mee-STEH-ryohsmisˈteɾjos

“misterios” means “mysteries” in Spanish (things that are secret or unexplained).

mysteries

Also: secrets, enigmas
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A wooden chest slightly open, emitting a soft, magical golden glow from within.

📝 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 misterios – to solve mysteries
  • grandes misterios – great mysteries
  • misterios sin resolver – unsolved mysteries

Idioms & Expressions

  • no tener misterios – to be simple or transparent

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "misterios" in Spanish:

enigmas→mysteries→secrets→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: misterios

Question 1 of 1

Which of these means 'to solve mysteries'?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'mysterium', which originally described secret religious rites that only certain people could know about.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: mysteriesFrench: mystèresItalian: misteri

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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).