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    Acertijo (en. Riddle)

    /aθerˈtixo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A puzzle or question that requires reasoning to solve it.
    The riddle you proposed was very difficult to solve.
    El acertijo que me propusiste era muy difícil de resolver.
    A riddle in which one must discover the answer.
    Children enjoy trying to answer the riddle of the day.
    Los niños disfrutan intentando responder al acertijo del día.
    A question or puzzle that may have multiple answers.
    The riddle that this book poses is fascinating.
    El acertijo que plantea este libro es fascinante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'acertīcum' meaning 'what is guessed.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    riddle of the day
    A riddle or question posed each day.
    acertijo del día
    solve a riddle
    To find the solution to a puzzle.
    resolver un acertijo
    riddles and enigmas
    Phrases or questions that are similar in their enigmatic nature.
    acertijos y adivinanzas

    Related Words

    enigma
    Something that is difficult to understand or explain.
    enigma
    riddle
    A question or puzzle posed for guessing.
    adivinanza
    puzzle
    A puzzle that needs to be solved.
    puzzle

    Slang Meanings

    A riddle told in a joking tone.
    The riddle you told me is actually a joke.
    El acertijo que me contaste es un chiste en realidad.
    An enigma used to challenge someone.
    That question is just a riddle to tease you.
    Esa pregunta es solo un acertijo para picarte.