mystery

a situation that is strange or difficult to understand and explain

misterio, enigma

• solve a mystery

Collocations cold case mystery · unsolved mystery

• The detective solved the mystery of the missing jewels.

  El detective resolvió el misterio de las joyas desaparecidas.

something that is strange or difficult to understand and explain

misterioso, desconocido

• a mystery to sb

Collocations mystery shopper · mystery guest

• The sudden disappearance was a complete mystery to everyone.

  La desaparición repentina fue un completo misterio para todos.

a book, film, or television programme that is about strange and difficult situations to understand

suspense, misterio

• read a mystery

Collocations mystery novel · mystery film

• She enjoys reading mysteries.

  Ella disfruta leyendo misterios.