Spanish Conversation · Level 192
15 words
Spanish word
cráter
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkɾateɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nouncrater
Example
En la Luna se ve un cráter grande.
You can see a large crater on the Moon.
More examples
Tras el impacto se formó un cráter en el suelo.
After the impact a crater formed in the ground.
Core concept
Bowl-shaped hollow with a raised rim on land or on a moon.
Common phrases
cráter lunar
lunar crater
cráter de impacto
impact crater
fondo del cráter
crater floor
Similar words
agujero: Hole or opening in an object or surface, produced by puncture, drilling, or natural wear.
hoyo: Small shallow pit in the ground, limited in size and depth.
caldera: Very large round depression created when a volcano's summit collapses after an eruption.
Definition in Spanish
Hueco amplio de contorno redondo en el terreno o en un astro, con bordes definidos y fondo deprimido, suele deberse a choque o erupción.
Word origin
From Latin crater and Greek κράτηρ (krater) meaning 'mixing bowl', named for its bowl-like shape.
Usage tips
- Masculine noun (el cráter) written with an accent on the first syllable, and for small pits Spanish speakers usually say hoyo rather than cráter.