enigma
BrE /ˈɛnɪɡmə/ AmE /ˈɛnɪɡmə/
noun en → es
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
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The disappearance of the ancient city is an enduring enigma.
La desaparición de la antigua ciudad es un enigma duradero.
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
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He is an enigma to his colleagues.
Es un enigma para sus colegas.