Spanish Conversation · Level 117
59 words
Spanish word
enigmático
Pronunciation
IPA/eniɣˈmatiko/
Meaning
- adjectivemysterious
Example
Tu historia suena enigmática.
Your story sounds mysterious.
More examples
Su sonrisa enigmática ocultaba algo.
Her mysterious smile hid something.
Core concept
Fog-shrouded silhouette.
Common phrases
sonrisa enigmática
mysterious smile
mirada enigmática
mysterious look
mensaje enigmático
mysterious message
Similar words
misterioso: Outward facts or appearance lack explanation, producing a strikingly puzzling feeling.
ambiguo: Words or behavior are vague or unclear, so meaning is left open to multiple interpretations.
Definition in Spanish
Que provoca intriga porque su significado, motivo o intención no se muestran claramente.
Word origin
It comes from Spanish enigma (Latin aenigma, ultimately Greek αἴνιγμα) plus the adjectival suffix -ático, and so means 'related to an enigma'.
Usage tips
- Often used to convey a mysterious impression rather than to state a fact, so it commonly appears with verbs like sonar or parecer.