Firmamento (en. Firmament)
/fiɾ.maˈmen.to/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The sky or space visible from Earth, especially in relation to celestial bodies.
On a clear night, the firmament shines full of stars.
En una noche despejada, el firmamento brilla lleno de estrellas.
The celestial vault that contains the stars.
The ancients observed the firmament to predict the weather.
Los antiguos observaban el firmamento para predecir el clima.
The element that represents the feeling of infinity and grandeur of the sky.
The firmament is a symbol of hope and longing.
El firmamento es un símbolo de esperanza y anhelos.
Etymology
From Latin 'firmamentum', which means 'support' or 'to hold'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
under the firmament
In the world; on this planet.
bajo el firmamento
to look at the firmament
To observe the sky, especially at night.
mirar al firmamento
the starry firmament
Referring to a sky full of stars.
el firmamento estrellado
Related Words
star
Celestial body that shines in the firmament.
estrella
sky
The part of the atmosphere that seems to be above the Earth.
cielo
atmosphere
The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth.
atmosfera
Slang Meanings
To see the stars
We spent the night on the beach, looking at the firmament and watching the stars.
Pasamos la noche en la playa, mirando el firmamento y viendo las estrellas.
The world of dreams
I dreamed of flying through the firmament all night long.
Soñé con volar por el firmamento durante toda la noche.