English–Spanish
“mysterious” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkɾiptiko/
Example
Su sonrisa parecía críptica.
His smile seemed mysterious.
How to say “mysterious” in Spanish
“Mysterious” in Spanish is críptico.
A veiled, hard-to-read expression.
Example sentences with críptico
La profesora dio una respuesta críptica que confundió a los estudiantes.
The teacher gave a mysterious answer that confused the students.
Tips for using críptico
- Often implies intentional obscuring: when applied to a remark, gesture, or message it suggests the speaker is hinting rather than simply unclear, so listeners commonly seek clarification.
Other Spanish words for “mysterious”
Tu historia suena enigmática.
Your story sounds mysterious.
Hay algo misterioso en esa casa.
There is something mysterious in that house.