What does "portento" mean in English?

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Spanish

portento

English

marvel

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Alternative translations of "portento"

wonder
phenomenon
prodigy
omen

Examples of how to use "portento" in Spanish

Spanish
Es un portento de la naturaleza.
English
He is a marvel of nature.
Spanish
Ese pianista es todo un portento.
English
That pianist is quite a marvel.
Spanish
La tormenta fue un portento natural.
English
The storm was a natural wonder.
Spanish
Su memoria es un portento desde niño.
English
Her memory has been extraordinary since she was a child.
Spanish
Ella es una portenta en atletismo.
English
She is an outstanding athlete.

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Es un portento de la naturaleza.

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