Maravilloso (en. Marvelous)

/ma.ra.βiˈʝo.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is extraordinary or spectacular.
The landscape was wonderful at sunset.
El paisaje era maravilloso al atardecer.
That provokes great admiration.
The performance was wonderful and left everyone impressed.
La actuación fue maravillosa y dejó a todos impresionados.
That is excellent or of very good quality.
The new restaurant offers wonderful food.
El nuevo restaurante ofrece una comida maravillosa.

Etymology

From the Latin 'mirabilis' which means 'worthy of being admired.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

a wonderful day
A day full of good and pleasant things.
un día maravilloso
it is a wonder
Refers to something that is excellent or impressive.
es una maravilla
wonderful world
Expression denoting a world full of beauty and positive things.
maravilloso mundo

Related Words

wonder
Thing or situation that causes admiration.
maravilla
wonderful
Adjective that describes something that is excellent or impressive.
maravilloso

Slang Meanings

Something incredible or shocking.
Last night's party was wonderful; everyone had a great time.
La fiesta de anoche estuvo maravillosa, todo el mundo se divirtió mucho.
Reference to something that exceeds expectations.
That car is wonderful; I didn't expect it to be so fast!
Ese coche es maravilloso, ¡no esperaba que fuera tan rápido!