Spanish word

astronauta

Pronunciation

IPA/astɾoˈnawta/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)astronaut

Example

Mi hermana quiere ser astronauta.

My sister wants to be an astronaut.

Illustration for astronauta (astronaut)

More examples

La prensa publicó una entrevista con un astronauta.

The press published an interview with an astronaut.

Core concept

Specialist who performs scientific or exploratory tasks in space.

Common phrases

  • hablar de un astronauta

    talk about an astronaut

  • entrevistar a un astronauta

    interview an astronaut

Similar words

cosmonauta: Performs space missions as a member of Russian or former Soviet space agencies.
astrónomo: Observes and studies stars, galaxies, and other celestial bodies using telescopes and data.

Definition in Spanish

Profesional que viaja al espacio para realizar tareas científicas, técnicas o de exploración en misiones espaciales.

Word origin

From Greek astron 'star' and nautes 'sailor', literally 'star sailor', later adopted as the modern name for professionals who travel into space.

Usage tips

  • The noun keeps the -a ending for both sexes, so gender is shown by the article or an adjective and occupations are usually expressed with ser.

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