The Meaning of milagroso
Milagroso
Definition:
“Milagroso” is an adjective in Spanish that translates to “miraculous” in English. It describes something that is extraordinary and seemingly impossible according to the natural laws, often attributed to divine intervention or a supernatural force. It can refer to events, cures, or phenomena that defy logical explanation and inspire awe or wonder.
Usage:
In sentences, “milagroso” can be used to describe a wide range of phenomena:
- “La sanación fue milagrosa.” (The healing was miraculous.)
- “Han ocurrido eventos milagrosos en su vida.” (Miraculous events have happened in his/her life.)
Etymology:
The word “milagroso” is derived from the Spanish noun “milagro,” which means “miracle.” “Milagro” comes from the Latin “miraculum,” meaning “wonder” or “thing to be admired,” stemming from “mirari,” which means “to wonder.”
Pronunciation:
/mil-a-‘ɡɾo-so/
In IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): [mi.laˈɣɾo.so]
Synonyms:
- Asombroso (astonishing)
- Extraordinario (extraordinary)
- Sobrenatural (supernatural)
Antonyms:
- Ordinario (ordinary)
- Común (common)
- Natural (natural)
In a broader context, “milagroso” can sometimes also be used in a figurative sense to describe anything that is surprisingly beneficial or fortunate, even if it does not have a supernatural implication.
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La medicina tuvo un efecto milagroso en su recuperación.
(The medicine had a miraculous effect on his recovery.) -
La historia del santo es conocida por sus milagrosos eventos.
(The story of the saint is known for its miraculous events.) -
Encontró un milagroso remedio natural para su enfermedad.
(He found a miraculous natural remedy for his illness.) -
El milagroso aumento en las ventas sorprendió a todos.
(The miraculous increase in sales surprised everyone.) -
Se dice que el agua de esa fuente tiene propiedades milagrosas.
(It is said that the water from that spring has miraculous properties.)
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