Galileo (en. Galileo)

/ɡa.liˈle.o/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Proper name of a famous Renaissance scientist.
Galileo is known as the father of modern science.
Galileo es conocido como el padre de la ciencia moderna.
Reference to his theories about motion and the solar system.
Galileo's ideas were fundamental to physics.
Las ideas de Galileo fueron fundamentales para la física.

Etymology

Name of Galileo Galilei, which comes from Italian.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Galileo and the telescope
Reference to the important invention of Galileo that revolutionized astronomy.
Galileo y el telescopio
The experiments of Galileo
It refers to the experiments conducted by Galileo that laid the foundations for modern physics.
Los experimentos de Galileo

Related Words

astronomy
Science that studies celestial bodies.
astronomía
physics
Science that studies matter and energy.
física
Renaissance
Cultural movement that influenced ways of thinking during Galileo's time.
renacimiento

Slang Meanings

A person who makes important discoveries.
That guy is a true Galileo in his field.
Ese tipo es un verdadero Galileo en su campo.
Someone who opposes established beliefs.
Don't be afraid to be a Galileo, challenge what you're told.
No tengas miedo de ser un Galileo, desafía lo que te dicen.