Maravilla (en. Marvel)

/maɾaˈβiʝa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Something that provokes admiration or astonishment.
The architecture of the cathedral is a true wonder.
La arquitectura de la catedral es una verdadera maravilla.
The astonishment or admiration that something provokes.
I was in awe of the beauty of the landscape.
Quedé con maravilla ante la belleza del paisaje.
Masterpiece or exceptional thing in its genre.
This book is a wonder of contemporary literature.
Este libro es una maravilla de la literatura contemporánea.

Etymology

From Latin 'mirabilia', meaning 'things that should be looked at'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be wonderful
To be very well or in an optimal state.
estar de maravilla
to do wonders
To achieve surprising or extraordinary results.
hacer maravillas
wonder of the world
One of the most impressive works of humanity.
maravilla del mundo

Related Words

wonderful
That causes wonder, extraordinary.
maravilloso
marvelous
Similar to wonder, but used in a less formal context.
maraviloso
wonderfully
In a wonderful way.
maravillosamente

Slang Meanings

Something impressive or incredible.
That party was wonderful.
Esa fiesta estuvo de maravilla.
To describe something that works perfectly.
The new application runs wonderfully.
La nueva aplicación corre de maravilla.