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“martian” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/maɾˈθjano/

Example

Si encontramos un marciano, cambiaría la historia.

If we were to find a Martian, it would change history.

Illustration for marciano (martian)

How to say “martian” in Spanish

“Martian” in Spanish is marciano.

A stranger whose behavior looks completely unfamiliar to everyone nearby.

Full entry for marciano: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with marciano

Escuché un cuento sobre un marciano en la radio.

I heard a story about a Martian on the radio.

Tips for using marciano

  • Often used in exclamations such as ¡Es un marciano! to express surprise or discomfort at someone's oddness, which marks it as informal language.

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