Cielo (en. Darling)

/ˈsjelo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The celestial vault, the atmosphere surrounding the Earth.
The sky was clear and full of stars.
El cielo estaba despejado y lleno de estrellas.
The region above the terrestrial environment, associated with the divine or the transcendent.
It is said that the saints are in heaven.
Se dice que los santos están en el cielo.
The atmospheric conditions in a specific location.
Today's sky is cloudy and rainy.
El cielo de hoy es nublado y lluvioso.

Etymology

From Latin 'caelum', which means 'sky' or 'prison'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the open sky
Situation that occurs outdoors.
a cielo abierto
to see the sky
To experience a sense of relief or happiness.
ver el cielo
under the sky
Anywhere in the world.
bajo el cielo

Related Words

celestial
Relating to the sky or the things of the sky.
celestial
false ceiling
Flat ceiling or that which is part of the structure of the building.
cielo raso
ceiling
False ceiling; a surface that covers the beams of a roof.
cielorraso

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to a very good or pure person.
That girl is a sweetheart.
Esa chica es un cielo.
It refers to something that is extraordinary or incredible.
That concert was amazing.
Ese concierto fue un cielo.