Spanish Conversation · Level 42
75 words
Spanish word
universo
Pronunciation
IPA/uniˈβeɾso/
Meaning
- masculine noununiverse
Example
El universo es inmenso y está lleno de estrellas.
The universe is immense and full of stars.
More examples
¿Crees que hay vida en el universo además de la Tierra?
Do you think there is life in the universe besides Earth?
Core concept
The whole system of space, matter, and energy containing stars and planets.
Common phrases
la vida en el universo
life in the universe
el universo conocido
the known universe
Similar words
espacio: Broad area or region where physical objects or celestial bodies exist.
mundo: Earth as the planet of human life, including peoples, societies, and daily life.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto global de espacio, materia y energía que abarca estrellas, planetas y otros cuerpos celestes.
Word origin
The word comes from Latin universus, from unus 'one' and vertere 'to turn', originally meaning 'turned into one whole'.
Usage tips
- Spanish typically uses the definite article with universo, so general statements refer to el universo rather than just universo.
Related words
- universalizaruniversalizeverb
- universaluniversaladjective