How to Say "miracle" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “miracle” is “milagro” — use 'milagro' when referring to an event that seems supernatural, divine, or a highly improbable positive outcome, often in a religious or deeply grateful context..
milagro
/mee-LAH-groh//miˈlaɣɾo/
Examples
La recuperación del paciente fue un verdadero milagro.
The patient's recovery was a true miracle.
Dicen que el médico hizo un milagro con la operación.
They say the doctor performed a miracle with the surgery.
La aparición de agua en el desierto fue un milagro para los viajeros.
The appearance of water in the desert was a miracle for the travelers.
Gender Check
Even though 'milagro' ends in 'o', remember it is always masculine, so use 'el milagro' or 'un milagro'.
maravilla
mah-rah-VEE-yah/ma.ɾaˈβi.ʎa/
Examples
La vista desde la montaña es una maravilla.
The view from the mountain is a wonder.
El Gran Cañón es una maravilla natural del mundo.
The Grand Canyon is a natural wonder of the world.
Esta nueva aplicación es una maravilla; me ahorra muchísimo tiempo.
This new app is a marvel; it saves me so much time.
Su capacidad para improvisar en el escenario es una maravilla que pocos pueden igualar.
His ability to improvise on stage is a wonder that few can match.
Gender Alert
Even though 'maravilla' ends in '-a', it is a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.
Confusing Noun and Adverb
Mistake: “La comida era maravilla. (Incorrect)”
Correction: La comida era una maravilla. OR La comida estaba de maravilla. (Correct). You need the article 'una' or the phrase 'de' to make it sound natural.
Supernatural vs. Wonderful
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