Misterio (en. Mystery)

/misˈteɾio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A fact or thing that is not understood or is unknown.

The origin of the stone is a mystery to scientists.

El origen de la piedra es un misterio para los científicos.

A problem or enigma that requires a solution.

The mystery of the theft has not yet been solved.

El misterio del robo aún no se ha resuelto.

An intriguing topic or matter.

The book is full of mysteries that captivate the reader.

El libro está lleno de misterios que atrapan al lector.

From Latin 'mysterium', which means 'the secret, the sacred'.

unsolved mystery

An enigma or problem that has no known solution.

misterio sin resolver

there is a mystery behind

It is whispered that something undisclosed or unknown exists.

hay un misterio detrás

solve a mystery

To find the answer or solution to an enigma.

resolver un misterio

enigma

Something that is difficult to understand or solve.

enigma

secret

Something that is kept hidden or not revealed.

secreto

unknown

An unknown thing or that which is ignored.

incógnita

Surprise or something unexpected.

That plot twist was a real mystery.

Ese giro en la trama fue un verdadero misterio.

Something that sparks curiosity.

That abandoned place is a total mystery.

Ese lugar abandonado es un misterio total.