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Sphinx in Spanish

Sphinx in Spanish is Esfinge, esfinge — Sphinx means a mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body, most famously the giant statue near Egypt's Great Pyramids.

Sphinx in Spanish

Esfinge
proper noun
esfinge
noun

What does "Sphinx" mean?

  1. noun A mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body, most famously the giant statue near Egypt's Great Pyramids.
    "Tourists lined up for hours to photograph the Sphinx at Giza."
  2. noun Someone hard to read — a person who keeps their thoughts, feelings, or plans hidden.
    "The CEO remained a sphinx throughout the negotiations, giving nothing away."
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Sphinx in a sentence

  • Tourists lined up for hours to photograph the Sphinx at Giza.
  • The riddle of the Sphinx is one of the most famous puzzles in Greek mythology.
  • The CEO remained a sphinx throughout the negotiations, giving nothing away.
  • Her sphinx-like expression made it impossible to guess what she was thinking.

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What is "Sphinx" in Spanish?

"Sphinx" in Spanish is Esfinge, esfinge. Sphinx means: A mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body, most famously the giant statue near Egypt's Great Pyramids.

How do you use "Sphinx" in a sentence?

Example: "Tourists lined up for hours to photograph the Sphinx at Giza." In Spanish, "Sphinx" is Esfinge, esfinge.

Are there other ways to say "Sphinx" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "Sphinx": Esfinge, esfinge.

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