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“terrestrial” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/teˈrestɾe/

Example

El canal es terrestre.

The channel is terrestrial.

Illustration for terrestre (terrestrial)

How to say “terrestrial” in Spanish

“Terrestrial” in Spanish is terrestre.

Ground-level features as opposed to marine or aerial ones.

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

Example sentences with terrestre

El transporte terrestre llega a pueblos donde no hay aeropuerto.

Ground transportation reaches villages where there is no airport.

Tips for using terrestre

  • In everyday speech speakers often prefer por tierra or en tierra for 'by land', making terrestre feel more formal or technical.

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