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enigma
[ɪˈnɪɡmə]
noun
masculine
pl: enigmas
enigma
1.
A puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation
The disappearance of the ancient artifact remains an enigma to scholars.
O desaparecimento do artefato antigo permanece um enigma para os estudiosos.
2.
A person of mysterious or contradictory character
She is an enigma wrapped in mystery.
Ela é um enigma envolvido em mistério.
3.
A riddle or puzzle, especially one posed as a game
He posed an enigma for the children to solve.
Ele propôs um enigma para as crianças resolverem.
Synonyms
mystery
puzzle
riddle
secret
conundrum
Antonyms
clarity
obviousness
certainty
solution
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
enigma
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
enigma
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
enigma
Standard usage with occasional colloquial variations
Portugal
enigma
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
wrapped in an enigma
solve the enigma
an enigma wrapped in a mystery
pose an enigma
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