Plutón (en. Pluto)
/pluˈton/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Dwarf planet of the solar system, previously considered the ninth planet.
Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006.
Plutón fue reclassificado como un planeta enano en 2006.
God of the dead in Roman mythology.
In mythology, Pluto was the king of the underworld.
En la mitología, Plutón era el rey del inframundo.
Fictional element of popular culture, associated with dark aspects.
In some stories, Pluto represents the unknown and mysterious.
En algunas historias, Plutón representa lo desconocido y misterioso.
Etymology
From Latin 'Plutō', derived from Greek 'Ploutōn', meaning 'rich', related to the abundance of minerals in the earth.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Pluto in the underworld
Reference to mythology about Pluto's wife and the cycle of the seasons.
Plutón en el inframundo
The planet Pluto
Used to describe the cold and distant nature of the object in question.
El planeta Plutón
Being from Pluto
Formula to refer to something strange or out of the ordinary.
Ser de Plutón
Related Words
dwarf planet
Celestial body that does not achieve the mass and size of a traditional planet.
planeta enano
solar system
Set of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, asteroids, and comets.
sistema solar
mythology
Set of tales and beliefs about gods and the cultural foundations of a civilization.
mitología
Slang Meanings
To refer to something extremely distant or unreachable.
His dreams of wealth were like living on Pluto.
Sus sueños de riqueza eran como vivir en Plutón.
Used to describe something that is rare or exotic.
That style is so pluto, I've never seen it before.
Ese estilo es tan plutón, nunca lo había visto antes.