Spanish word

mundial

Pronunciation

IPA/munˈdjal/

Meaning

  • adjectiveworldwide

Example

El evento mundial reúne a delegaciones de todo el mundo.

The worldwide event brings together delegations from around the world.

Illustration for mundial (worldwide)

More examples

La información se difundió a nivel mundial.

The information spread at a global level.

Core concept

Globe with arrows reaching every continent.

Common phrases

  • campeonato mundial

    world championship

  • a nivel mundial

    at a global level

  • crisis mundial

    global crisis

Similar words

internacional: Concerns cooperation or interactions between separate nations.
global: Covers phenomena with broad, worldwide influence or applicability.

Definition in Spanish

Describe algo de alcance o importancia en todo el mundo.

Word origin

From Spanish mundo 'world' plus adjectival suffix -al, ultimately from Latin mundus meaning 'world'.

Usage tips

  • Used often as a label for global tournaments, for example 'el Mundial' commonly means the FIFA World Cup rather than just any worldwide event.

Other meanings

  • world championshipnoun

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