misterioso
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of misterioso
< Italian, equivalent to mysteri ( o ) mystery 1 + -oso -ous
Example Sentences
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El bosque “sigue siendo un lugar muy misterioso y maravilloso”.
From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2022
Un misterioso objeto del espacio aterriza en mitad de Central Park.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2020
When Soper announces that “the meaning of music-making is obvious to everyone,” the trio interrupts her with a trembling, misterioso digression.
From The New Yorker • Feb. 19, 2017
William, un misterioso denunciante cuya verdadera identidad nunca se ha revelado, instigó hace dos años la investigación del FBI de Melgen y Menéndez.
From Washington Times • Jul. 22, 2015
The music commences with a sinister theme, Lento misterioso, con tristezza, given out by bassoon and celli, accompanied by a soft drum roll.
From Edward MacDowell by Porte, John F.
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