Marte (en. Mars)

/ˈmaɾ.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A planet in the solar system, known for its red color.
Mars is a fascinating place that scientists are exploring.
Marte es un lugar fascinante que los científicos están explorando.
God of war in Roman mythology.
In ancient Rome, Mars was worshipped as the god of war.
En la antigua Roma, Marte era venerado como el dios de la guerra.
One of the days of the week in Spanish.
I have an important meeting on Tuesday.
El martes tengo una reunión importante.

Etymology

From Latin 'Mars, Martis', which designates the Roman god of war.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Tuesday the 13th
A day considered unlucky in Hispanic culture.
Martes 13
On Tuesday I feel good
An expression that indicates a positive feeling on Tuesdays.
El martes me siento bien

Related Words

third moon
One of the moons of the planet Mars.
tercera luna
curiosity
NASA rover that explores Mars.
curiosity

Slang Meanings

To be 'in Mars'
Sometimes, when I'm distracted, my friends say I'm on Mars.
A veces, cuando estoy distraído, mis amigos dicen que estoy en Marte.
Mars plain and simple
When I talk about Mars, I mean the space exploration series.
Cuando hablo de Marte, me refiero a la serie de exploración espacial.