Spanish Conversation · Level 25
89 words
Spanish word
luna
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈluna/
Meaning
- feminine nounmoon
Example
Salimos a mirar la luna después de cenar.
We went out to look at the moon after dinner.
More examples
Pasaron su luna de miel en la playa.
They spent their honeymoon on the beach.
Core concept
A pale sphere that orbits Earth and shows phases from new to full.
Common phrases
la luna llena
full moon
luna de miel
honeymoon
fases de la luna
moon phases
Similar words
sol: Central star whose radiation creates daylight and warmth for the planets.
cielo: Sky as the visible dome above Earth, ranging from clear blue daytime to starry night.
estrella: Star that emits its own light, seen from Earth as small, twinkling points after dark.
Definition in Spanish
Cuerpo celeste que orbita la Tierra y muestra fases visibles según su posición respecto al Sol.
Word origin
Spanish luna derives from Latin lūna, which also produced English lunar and related Romance cognates.
Usage tips
- Common idioms use luna, for example estar en la luna 'to be absent-minded' and luna de miel 'honeymoon', so expect the word often in conversation.