What does "acertijo" mean in English?

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Spanish

acertijo

English

riddle

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Alternative translations of "acertijo"

puzzle
enigma
conundrum
brain-teaser

Examples of how to use "acertijo" in Spanish

Spanish
Nadie resolvió el difícil acertijo.
English
No one solved the difficult riddle.
Spanish
El acertijo es difícil de resolver.
English
The riddle is hard to solve.
Spanish
¿Puedes resolver este acertijo conmigo?
English
Can you solve this riddle with me?
Spanish
El profesor explicó el acertijo a la clase.
English
The teacher explained the riddle to the class.
Spanish
La acertija tiene una respuesta sorprendente.
English
The riddle has a surprising answer.

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