Asteroide (en. Asteroid)

/as.te.ɾo'iðe/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Rocky body found in space, smaller than a planet.

The asteroid that passed near Earth was a subject of study for scientists.

El asteroide que pasó cerca de la Tierra fue un objeto de estudio para los científicos.

Celestial body that has no atmosphere or water.

Asteroids can contain precious metals in their composition.

Los asteroides pueden contener metales preciosos en su composición.

Cosmic object that may be a remnant of the formation of the solar system.

The study of asteroids helps us understand the history of the solar system.

El estudio de los asteroides nos ayuda a entender la historia del sistema solar.

From the Greek 'asteroeides', meaning 'similar to a star'.

asteroid belt

Area of space between Mars and Jupiter where numerous asteroids are found.

cinturón de asteroides

potentially hazardous asteroid

Asteroid whose size and trajectory could pose a risk to Earth.

asteroide potencialmente peligroso

comet

Celestial body composed of ice and dust that develops an atmosphere when approaching the sun.

cometa

meteor

Object that enters the Earth's atmosphere and produces a luminous trail.

meteoro

Reference to a person who seems to be in their own world.

That person is in their own world, they seem like an asteroid.

Esa persona está en su mundo, parece un asteroide.

Chaotic or disordered situation.

That party was a total asteroid, everything was out of control.

Esa fiesta fue un asteroide total, todo estaba fuera de control.