enigma

BrE /ˈɛnɪɡmə/ AmE /ˈɛnɪɡmə/

noun en → es

1 MYSTERY [singular] B2

a situation, person, or thing that is difficult to understand and seems impossible to explain

enigma, misterio, acertijo

  • an enigma

Collocations a historical enigma · the enigma of human nature

  • The disappearance of the ancient city is an enduring enigma.

    La desaparición de la antigua ciudad es un enigma duradero.

2 PERSON [singular] C1

a person who is mysterious and difficult to understand or know well

persona misteriosa, desconocida

  • an enigma

Collocations a political enigma · the enigma of a person's character

  • He is an enigma to his colleagues.

    Es un enigma para sus colegas.