Eclipse (en. Eclipse)

/eˈklipse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Astronomical phenomenon that occurs when a celestial object is in the shadow of another.

During a solar eclipse, the moon comes between the Earth and the sun.

Durante un eclipse solar, la luna se interpone entre la Tierra y el sol.

The concealment or disappearance of one thing in comparison to another.

The talent of the young actress eclipsed that of the rest of the cast.

El talento de la joven actriz eclipsó al del resto del elenco.

The word 'eclipse' comes from the Latin 'eclipse', which in turn derives from the Greek 'ekleipsis', meaning 'disappearance'.

total eclipse

Eclipse in which the obscuring celestial body completely covers the obscured celestial body.

eclipse total

partial eclipse

Eclipse in which only a part of the celestial body becomes darkened.

eclipse parcial

to see an eclipse

To observe the astronomical phenomenon of an eclipse.

ver un eclipse

moon

The natural satellite of Earth, which can cause solar eclipses.

luna

sun

Star that is at the center of the solar system and can be obscured during an eclipse.

sol

shadow

Dark area resulting from an object blocking light.

sombra

When someone takes a back seat in a social situation.

Her high confidence made everyone around her feel like an eclipse.

Su confianza tan alta hacía que todos a su alrededor se sintieran como un eclipse.

Referring to a person or thing that overshadows others due to its greatness.

That car always eclipses the others at the show.

Ese coche siempre eclipsa los demás en la exhibición.