maravilha

[mah-rah-VEE-lyah]

nounfemininepl: maravilhas

marvel, wonder

1. something that causes great surprise, astonishment, or admiration; a wonderful or remarkable thing

The pyramids are one of the wonders of the world.

As pirâmides são uma das maravilhas do mundo.

2. a person or thing that is extremely good, skillful, or impressive

That athlete is an absolute marvel.

Aquele atleta é uma verdadeira maravilha.

3. a miraculous event or phenomenon

It would be a miracle if he recovered so quickly.

Seria uma maravilha se ele se recuperasse tão rápido.

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General Brazilian

maravilha

standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

maravilha

common in both formal and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

maravilha

widely used; sometimes 'beleza' used colloquially for similar positive connotation

Portugal

maravilha

standard usage; also 'espanto' in some contexts

que maravilha! (how wonderful!/what a marvel!)

fazer maravilhas (to work wonders)

é uma maravilha (it's amazing/fantastic)

as sete maravilhas do mundo (the seven wonders of the world)

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