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Laberinto means labyrinth — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: April 14, 2026

Beautiful Spanish

Laberinto

noun • /[la-be-reen-TO]/

labyrinth

Example:

El palacio parecía un laberinto.

The palace seemed like a labyrinth.

🧠 What does Laberinto mean?

A labyrinth is a complex and intricate structure of winding passages or pathways, designed to be confusing and difficult to navigate. It can refer to a physical maze, often found in gardens or historical sites, or metaphorically to a complicated situation, problem, or mental state that is hard to escape or understand. The term evokes a sense of challenge, mystery, and the potential for getting lost.

📚 Extra examples

  • El jardín botánico tenía un laberinto de setos impresionante.
    The botanical garden had an impressive hedge labyrinth.
  • Resolver este problema matemático es como estar atrapado en un laberinto.
    Solving this math problem is like being trapped in a labyrinth.
  • La novela describía la compleja vida emocional de la protagonista como un laberinto sin salida.
    The novel described the protagonist's complex emotional life as a dead-end labyrinth.
  • Se perdió en el laberinto de calles del casco antiguo.
    He got lost in the labyrinth of streets in the old town.

💡 Did You Know?

The most famous labyrinth in mythology is the one built by Daedalus for King Minos of Crete to house the Minotaur. The hero Theseus eventually navigated it with the help of Ariadne's thread.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "Laberinto"

Synonyms: laberinto (redundant, as it's the word itself), devaneo, enredo, maraña, intrincamiento, desorientación
Opposites: camino recto, claridad, sencillez, solución

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'labyrinth' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'labyrinth' is laberinto.
How do you pronounce 'Laberinto' in Spanish?
The pronunciation of 'Laberinto' is lah-beh-REEN-toh. The stress is on the third syllable, 'RIN'.
How do you use 'Laberinto' in a sentence?
'Laberinto' is used as a noun to refer to a physical maze or a metaphorically complex situation. For example: 'El niño se divirtió corriendo por el laberinto del parque.' (The child had fun running through the park's labyrinth.)
What is the English translation of 'Laberinto'?
The English translation of 'Laberinto' is labyrinth.
Does 'Laberinto' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'Laberinto' is a masculine noun. It changes for number: 'laberinto' (singular) and 'laberintos' (plural).
Is 'Laberinto' common in everyday Spanish?
While physical labyrinths are not part of daily life for most people, the word 'laberinto' is commonly used metaphorically to describe complex situations, such as bureaucratic processes, intricate plots in books or movies, or confusing emotional states.
Does 'Laberinto' have slang or double meanings?
The word 'laberinto' does not typically carry slang meanings. Its primary usage is literal (a maze) or metaphorical (a complex situation).
Is 'Laberinto' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'laberinto' are consistent across Spain and Latin America. It refers to a maze or a complex, confusing situation in both regions.

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