Planeta (en. Planet)
/plaˈneta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Astronomical body that orbits around a star.
Earth is the third planet of the solar system.
La Tierra es el tercer planeta del sistema solar.
Any large celestial body, such as an asteroid or a moon.
Mars is known as the red planet.
Marte es conocido como el planeta rojo.
Term used in a figurative sense to describe a place where human beings live.
We live on a planet full of natural wonders.
Vivimos en un planeta lleno de maravillas naturales.
Etymology
From the Greek 'planetas', which means 'wandering'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
life on other planets
Possibility of the existence of living beings outside of Earth.
vida en otros planetas
planet Earth
Designation of the planet we live on.
planeta Tierra
solar system
Set of celestial bodies that orbit around the sun, including planets.
sistema solar
Related Words
satellite
Celestial body that orbits around a planet.
satelite
stars
Celestial bodies that shine in the sky.
estrellas
galaxy
Set of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.
galaxia
Slang Meanings
Online or video game world.
Today I'm connected to my favorite gaming planet.
Hoy estoy conectado a mi planeta de juegos favoritos.
Specific situation or context.
That topic is not from my planet, I prefer to talk about something else.
Ese tema no es de mi planeta, prefiero hablar de otra cosa.