Constelación (en. Constellation)

/kons.te.laˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A group of stars that, viewed from Earth, appears to form a figure or mythical shape in the sky.

The constellation of Orion is very recognizable in winter.

La constelación de Orión es muy reconocible en el invierno.

Division of the sky into regions, used in astronomy.

Constellations are used to locate stars and other celestial bodies.

Las constelaciones se utilizan para localizar estrellas y otros cuerpos celestes.

A set of elements grouped according to certain characteristics.

That group of artists forms a constellation of talents.

Ese grupo de artistas forma una constelación de talentos.

From the Latin 'constellatio', which comes from 'constellare', meaning 'to be filled with stars'.

constellation of ideas

A related set of thoughts that arises in a discussion.

constelación de ideas

under the same constellation

To be in the same situation or category.

bajo una misma constelación

to shine like a constellation

To stand out for one's talent or skills.

brillar como una constelación

star

Celestial body that shines in the sky due to the light it emits.

estrella

astronomy

Science that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole.

astronomía

sky

Space where stars and atmospheric phenomena are found.

cielo

constellation of fame

That event was a constellation of fame with all the artists present.

Ese evento fue una constelación de fama con todos los artistas presentes.

constellation of problems

I faced a constellation of problems at work today.

Me enfrenté a una constelación de problemas en el trabajo hoy.