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"Maravilla" is a form of "maravilla", a noun which is often translated as "wonder". "Maravilloso" is an adjective which is often translated as "wonderful". Learn more about the difference between "maravilloso" and "maravilla" below.
maravilloso(
mah
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rah
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bee
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yoh
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soh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
la maravilla(
mah
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rah
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bee
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yah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (awe)
a. amazing
¡Qué maravilla son las ruinas de Machu Picchu al amanecer!The ruins of Machu Picchu are so amazing at sunrise!
a. sunflower
Las maravillas de mi jardín siempre dan la cara al sol.The sunflowers in my yard always turn their faces to the sun.
5. (botany; mirabilis jalapa) (Central America)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
a. marvel-of-Peru
¿Con qué frecuencia tengo que regar la maravilla?How often do I have to water the marvel-of-Peru?
b. four-o'clock
Voy a decorar el jardín con narcisos y maravillas.I'm going to decorate the garden with daffodils and four-o'clocks.
