Spanish word

horóscopo

Pronunciation

IPA/oˈɾoskopo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhoroscope

Example

¿Leíste el horóscopo de hoy?

Did you read today's horoscope?

Illustration for horóscopo (horoscope)

More examples

No hago caso al horóscopo y confío en la racionalidad.

I don't follow the horoscope and I trust in rationality.

Core concept

Short astrological forecast in newspapers or apps that predicts luck or character by zodiac sign.

Common phrases

  • creer en el horóscopo

    put faith in the horoscope

  • hacer caso al horóscopo

    follow the horoscope

  • horóscopo semanal

    weekly horoscope

Similar words

signo: One of the twelve zodiac signs the sun's position at birth defines.
zodiaco: Group of twelve zodiac constellations that divide the year into astrological periods.
astrología: Practice that interprets star and planet positions to infer personality and fortune.
predicción: Statement that predicts future events or likely trends.

Definition in Spanish

Texto breve, normalmente en prensa o en aplicaciones, que ofrece un pronóstico sobre la suerte o el carácter según la posición de los astros y el signo zodiacal.

Word origin

Derives from Greek hora 'hour' and skopos 'watcher', via Latin horoscopus into Spanish.

Usage tips

  • Speakers commonly add a time phrase (hoy, esta semana) and use verbs like leer or mirar when referring to el horóscopo.

Opposites

  • racionalidadrationalitynoun

Related words

  • horoscópicohoroscopicadjective

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