Galáctico (en. Galactic)

[ɡaˈlaktiko]

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Belonging to or referring to a galaxy.
Galactic research is fundamental to understanding the universe.
Las investigaciones galácticas son fundamentales para comprender el universo.
Of great magnitude or extraordinary.
The discovery was of a galactic impact on the scientific community.
El descubrimiento fue de un impacto galáctico en la comunidad científica.
Refers to something that is impressive or admirable.
The athlete's performance was nothing less than galactic.
El rendimiento del atleta fue nada menos que galáctico.

Etymology

From the Greek 'galaxias', which means 'milk', referring to the Milky Way.

Common Phrases and Expressions

galactic in their achievements
It refers to someone who has achieved extraordinary accomplishments.
galáctico en sus logros
galactic thinking
A way of thinking that is broad and deep.
pensamiento galáctico
galactic journey
A journey that seems to last a very long time or that is impressive.
viaje galáctico

Related Words

galaxy
A collection of stars, interstellar dust, and dark matter.
galaxia
intergalactic
Found between different galaxies.
intergaláctico
cosmos
The universe considered in its entirety.
cosmos

Slang Meanings

Something that has an exceptional quality.
That party was galactic; everyone had a great time.
Esa fiesta fue galáctica, todos se divirtieron mucho.
Referring to something that is very large or impressive.
That pizza is galactic; it looks bigger than my head!
Esa pizza es galáctica, ¡parece más grande que mi cabeza!