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Spanish word
satélite
Pronunciation
IPA/saˈtelite/
Meaning
- masculine nounsatellite
Example
El satélite envía datos a la Tierra.
The satellite sends data to Earth.
More examples
La Luna es un satélite natural de la Tierra.
The Moon is a natural satellite of the Earth.
Core concept
Natural moon or man-made device circling a planet or star.
Common phrases
satélite natural
natural satellite
comunicaciones vía satélite
satellite communications
teléfono por satélite
satellite phone
Similar words
luna: Natural satellite that revolves around Earth, commonly called the Moon.
satélite artificial: Artificially built object placed in orbit for communications, observation, or research.
planeta: Large celestial object that follows an orbital path around a star.
Definition in Spanish
Cuerpo natural o fabricado que permanece en órbita alrededor de un astro mayor y que cumple funciones como observación, comunicaciones u otras tareas.
Word origin
Via Late Latin from Latin satelles 'attendant', the word kept the sense of a companion that follows a larger body and came to name both moons and artificial satellites.
Usage tips
- Satélite is masculine (el satélite) and pluralizes to satélites, and it also appears metaphorically in phrases like estado satélite to mean a politically dependent country.
Other meanings
- satellite statenoun
Related words
- satelitalsatelliteadjective