Júpiter (en. Jupiter)

/ˈxu.pi.ter/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Planet of the solar system known for its large storms and gaseous composition.
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun.
Júpiter es el quinto planeta desde el Sol.
In Roman mythology, Jupiter is the chief god, equivalent to Zeus in Greek mythology.
In ancient times, people worshipped Jupiter in magnificent temples.
En la antigüedad, la gente rendía culto a Júpiter en templos magníficos.

Etymology

Name that comes from the Latin 'Iuppiter', which is a form of the ancient 'God'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Jupiter in opposition
Astronomical event when Jupiter is directly opposite the Sun from the perspective of Earth.
Júpiter en oposición

Related Words

Satellites
Celestial bodies that orbit around Jupiter, such as Io and Europa.
satélites
Storms
Intense weather phenomena that occur in Jupiter's atmosphere, like the Great Red Spot.
tormentas

Slang Meanings

Reference to something very large or impactful.
That party was a Jupiter, I had never seen anything like it.
Esa fiesta fue un Júpiter, nunca había visto algo así.