Spanish word

astrónomo

Pronunciation

IPA/asˈtɾonomo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounastronomer

Example

¿Conoces al astrónomo que trabaja en el observatorio?

Do you know the astronomer who works at the observatory?

Illustration for astrónomo (astronomer)

More examples

Quiero ser astrónomo para estudiar las galaxias.

I want to be an astronomer to study galaxies.

Core concept

Professional who studies the properties and motions of stars and planets.

Common phrases

  • ser astrónomo

    be an astronomer

  • trabajar como astrónomo

    work as an astronomer

  • astrónomo aficionado

    amateur astronomer

Similar words

astrólogo: Interprets star positions and celestial symbols to offer personal or future forecasts.
astronauta: Trains to travel aboard spacecraft and conducts tasks during space missions.
astrofísico: Explains cosmic phenomena by applying physics to stars, planets, and the universe.
investigador: Designs and carries out systematic studies to discover new facts in a field.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que se dedica al estudio científico de los cuerpos celestes y de los fenómenos del universo, como estrellas, planetas y galaxias.

Word origin

Borrowed into Spanish via Latin astronomus from Greek astronomos, formed from astron 'star' plus nomos 'rule' to indicate a person concerned with the study or ordering of stars.

Usage tips

  • When used as a job title, masculine and feminine forms (astrónomo / astrónoma) appear, and astrólogo is the separate term for astrology-related contexts.

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