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

📅 Published: October 19, 2025

Beautiful Spanish

miríada

noun • /[mee-REE-ah-dah]/

myriad

Example:

Una miríada de luces titilaba en el lago.

A myriad of lights twinkled on the lake.

🧠 What does miríada mean?

Miríada means a countless or extremely large number of something. It evokes a sense of vastness and abundance, often used for things that are difficult to quantify. While similar to "many" or "a lot," miríada emphasizes the sheer immensity of the quantity.

📚 Extra examples

  • Había una miríada de estrellas en el cielo nocturno.
    There was a myriad of stars in the night sky.
  • El museo alberga una miríada de artefactos antiguos.
    The museum houses a myriad of ancient artifacts.
  • Enfrentamos una miríada de problemas.
    We face a myriad of problems.
  • Una miríada de colores iluminó el carnaval.
    A myriad of colors illuminated the carnival.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'miríada' comes from the Greek 'myrias,' which originally referred to the number 10,000. Over time, its meaning expanded to represent an indefinitely large number.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "miríada"

Synonyms: multitud, infinidad, gran cantidad, enorme número
Opposites: pocos, escasos

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'myriad' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'myriad' is 'miríada'.
How do you pronounce 'miríada' in Spanish?
It's pronounced mee-ree-ah-dah, with the stress on the second syllable (rí). Notice the accent mark on the 'i'.
How do you use 'miríada' in a sentence?
You can use 'miríada' with 'de' followed by the noun it refers to: 'una miríada de estrellas' (a myriad of stars). It's often used to describe vast quantities of things.
What is the English translation of 'miríada'?
The English translation of 'miríada' is 'myriad'.
Does 'miríada' change for gender or number?
No, 'miríada' is always singular and feminine. You'll always see it with the article 'una'.
Is 'miríada' common in everyday Spanish?
While not as common as words like 'muchos' (many), 'miríada' is understood and used, especially in more formal or literary contexts.
Does 'miríada' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'miríada' has a straightforward meaning and no slang or double meanings.
Is 'miríada' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'miríada' are consistent across Spain and Latin America.

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