Satélite (en. Satellite)

/saˈte.li.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A natural or artificial object that moves in an orbit around a celestial body.

The Earth has a natural satellite called the Moon.

La Tierra tiene un satélite natural llamado Luna.

A space station or vehicle that transmits communication signals.

The communications satellite allows television transmission throughout the country.

El satélite de comunicaciones permite transmitir televisión a todo el país.

In a figurative context, it refers to someone who is under the influence of another person.

That politician is considered a satellite of the dominant party.

Ese político es considerado un satélite del partido dominante.

From the Greek 'satellitēs', derived from 'satellere', meaning to be beside.

natural satellite

A celestial body that orbits a planet, such as the Moon.

satélite natural

artificial satellite

A man-made object that orbits the Earth or another celestial body.

satélite artificial

to be in the shadow of a satellite

To be under the influence or protection of someone more powerful.

estar a la sombra de un satélite

orbit

The trajectory followed by a celestial body around another.

orbita

astronomy

The science that studies celestial bodies and the universe.

astronomía

telecommunications

Transmission of information over long distances using satellites.

telecomunicaciones

It refers to a person who is considered as subordinate or a follower.

That boy always acts like a satellite of his more popular friend.

Ese chico siempre actúa como un satélite de su amigo más popular.

Used in technological contexts to describe devices that rely on satellite signals.

My GPS is a satellite that guides me through the city.

Mi GPS es un satélite que me guía por la ciudad.