Spanish word

maravillar

Pronunciation

IPA/maɾaβiˈʝaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbamaze

Example

Su sonrisa siempre me maravilla.

Her smile always amazes me.

Illustration for maravillar (amaze)

More examples

La habilidad del pianista maravilló al público.

The pianist's skill amazed the audience.

Core concept

A person wide-eyed in admiring astonishment.

Common phrases

  • me maravilla

    It amazes me

  • maravillar a alguien

    amaze someone

  • maravillar con algo

    amaze with something

Similar words

sorprender: Causes a sharp, unexpected surprise or startle.
asombrar: Provokes overwhelming astonishment or disbelief.
impresionar: Leaves a strong, memorable impression on the mind.
fascinar: Captivates and engrosses through intense attraction.

Definition in Spanish

Provocar en otra persona asombro y admiración ante algo sorprendente.

Word origin

From the noun maravilla 'wonder', ultimately from Latin mirabilis 'wonderful' via mirari 'to wonder', with the verbal suffix -ar forming a verb meaning 'to cause wonder'.

Usage tips

  • Common conversational phrase '¡Qué maravilla!' expresses 'how wonderful!', and 'me maravilla que' typically takes the subjunctive to say 'it amazes me that...'.

Other meanings

  • astonishverb
  • dazzleverb

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