Meteorito (en. Meteorite)

/mete.o.'ɾi.to/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A fragment of a meteor that does not completely disintegrate upon entering the Earth's atmosphere.

The meteorite that fell in the desert was extensively studied by scientists.

El meteorito que cayó en el desierto fue muy estudiado por los científicos.

Refers to the object that a meteor becomes after surviving passage through the atmosphere.

Meteorites can contain valuable information about the origin of the solar system.

Los meteoritos pueden contener información valiosa sobre el origen del sistema solar.

Meteorites are classified according to their composition and origin.

Metallic meteorites are highly valued by collectors.

Los meteoritos metálicos son muy apreciados por los coleccionistas.

From the Greek 'meteōron' meaning phenomenon in the sky and the suffix '-ito' indicating small.

meteorite fall

Event in which a meteorite impacts the Earth's surface.

caída de meteoritos

meteor shower

Phenomenon in which several meteorites enter the atmosphere in a short period of time.

lluvia de meteoritos

meteorite in antiquity

Historical references about the fall of meteorites in different cultures.

meteorito en la antigüedad

meteor

Celestial body that becomes visible in the atmosphere and disintegrates.

meteoro

asteroid

Rocky body that orbits around the sun, larger than a meteorite.

asteroide

comet

Celestial body composed of ice, dust, and gases that lights up when approaching the sun.

cometa

Refers to something that is rare or unusual.

That car is a meteorite, you don't see it on the street.

Ese coche es un meteorito, no se ve en la calle.

Used to describe a very talented or outstanding person.

That girl is a meteorite in dance, she stands out among the rest.

Esa chica es un meteorito en la danza, destaca entre los demás.