Spanish Conversation · Level 48
74 words
Spanish word
milagro
Pronunciation
IPA/miˈlaɣɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounmiracle
Example
Fue un milagro que llegaras a tiempo.
It was a miracle that you arrived on time.
More examples
Tu ayuda hizo un milagro para su recuperación.
Your help worked a miracle for their recovery.
Core concept
A surprising event lacking a natural explanation and often seen as an act of the divine.
Common phrases
hacer un milagro
work a miracle
ser un milagro
be a miracle
Similar words
suerte: Unexpected good fortune or luck that brings a desirable outcome.
sorpresa: Immediate reaction of surprise at an unforeseen event or detail.
casualidad: Chance overlap of unrelated events with no intended link.
maravilla: Deeply impressive or beautiful occurrence that fills one with wonder.
Definition in Spanish
Suceso sorprendente y fuera de lo común que no encuentra explicación natural y que a veces se considera obra de lo divino o de una gran fortuna.
Word origin
From Latin miraculum, from mirari 'to wonder', originally meaning 'that which causes wonder' and later used for events attributed to divine agency.
Usage tips
- Milagro is used for striking, often divinely framed events, so using it for minor good luck sounds exaggerated and speakers prefer qué suerte or qué bien for everyday fortunate outcomes.