Spanish Conversation · Level 71
60 words
Spanish word
espacial
Pronunciation
IPA/espaˈθjal/
Meaning
- adjectivespace
Example
La misión espacial fue un éxito.
The space mission was a success.
More examples
El viaje espacial fue cancelado por el mal tiempo.
The spaceflight was canceled due to bad weather.
Core concept
A floor plan with distance markers that fades into a satellite orbit.
Common phrases
viaje espacial
spaceflight
estación espacial
space station
programa espacial
space program
tecnología espacial
space technology
Similar words
cósmico: Relating to the cosmos or universe as a whole, including large-scale cosmic phenomena.
extraterrestre: Originating beyond Earth, especially objects, life, or signals from other planets.
celeste: Concerning the heavens and visible sky bodies such as stars, planets, and meteors.
Definition in Spanish
Describe algo relativo al espacio físico (posición o dimensiones) o relacionado con el espacio exterior y su uso.
Word origin
From Spanish espacio (from Latin spatium) plus the adjectival suffix -al, forming an adjective that denotes things relating to physical space and, by extension, outer space.
Usage tips
- Corresponds to English spatial for layouts and distances and to space-related in astronomical contexts, and it is distinct from especial meaning 'special'.
Other meanings
- spatialadjective
Opposites
- terrestreterrestrialadjective