Misteriosas (en. Mysterious)

/mis.te.ri.o.sas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That presents itself as an enigma or has something that cannot be easily explained.
The lights in the sky were mysterious and sparked everyone's curiosity.
Las luces en el cielo eran misteriosas y despertaron la curiosidad de todos.
That provokes an air of uncertainty or intrigue.
Her gaze was mysterious and seemed to hide secrets.
Su mirada era misteriosa y parecía ocultar secretos.
That is unclear or escapes understanding.
The story of the old castle has always been considered mysterious.
La historia del viejo castillo siempre ha sido considerada misteriosa.

Etymology

The term 'misteriosas' comes from the Latin 'misteriosus', which refers to something that is a mystery or related to the hidden.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a mysterious face
an expression that hides intentions or thoughts.
una cara misteriosa
mysteries of the universe
aspects of the cosmos that are still not understood by humans.
misterios del universo
to own a mystery
having a secret that is not easily revealed.
ser dueño de un misterio

Related Words

mystery
Situation or thing that cannot be understood or explained.
misterio
enigma
Problem or situation difficult to decipher.
enigma
hidden
That is not evident or is hidden.
oculto

Slang Meanings

When something is curious or intriguing in a social context.
That story has a mysterious touch that everyone wants to know about.
Esa historia tiene un toque misterioso que todos quieren saber.
Description of a place that conveys a sense of magic or suspense.
That cave is mysterious, it is scary to enter.
Esa cueva es misteriosa, da miedo entrar.