Extraterrestre (en. Extraterrestrial)

/ɛks.tɾa.teˈɾes.tɾe/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Being that comes from another planet or celestial body.
Extraterrestrials are a recurring theme in science fiction.
Los extraterrestres son un tema recurrente en la ciencia ficción.
Any organism that does not originate from Earth.
Scientists are searching for signs of extraterrestrial life on other planets.
Los científicos buscan señales de vida extraterrestre en otros planetas.

Etymology

From Latin 'extra' meaning 'outside' and 'terrestris' meaning 'of the Earth.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

extraterrestrial life
Existence of living beings outside of Earth.
vida extraterrestre
extraterrestrial civilization
Organized community of beings that live on other planets.
civilización extraterrestre

Related Words

alien
Belonging to a foreign country or region, or not native to Earth.
alienígena
UFO
Unidentified Flying Object, often associated with extraterrestrial beings.
ovni

Slang Meanings

Describes someone who acts in a strange or different manner.
That guy is so extraterrestrial in his ideas.
Ese tipo es tan extraterrestre en sus ideas.
Joke about being out of touch with reality.
I don't understand how you thought that; it seems like you came from an extraterrestrial planet.
No entiendo cómo pensaste eso, parece que viniste de un planeta extraterrestre.