What is the Spanish word for "riddle"?

Learn how to say "riddle" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

riddle

Spanish

acertijo

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Alternative translations of "riddle"

enigma
adivinanza
misterio

Examples of how to use "riddle" in Spanish

English
Can you solve this difficult riddle?
Spanish
¿Puedes resolver este difícil acertijo?
English
Can you solve this simple riddle?
Spanish
¿Puedes resolver este sencillo acertijo?
English
The teacher wrote a riddle on the board.
Spanish
El profesor escribió un acertijo en la pizarra.
English
She smiled after hearing the clever riddle.
Spanish
Ella sonrió después de escuchar el ingenioso acertijo.
English
We passed the riddle around the table.
Spanish
Pasamos el acertijo alrededor de la mesa.

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