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    Terrestre (en. Land)

    /teɾes'tɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It refers to what is characteristic of the Earth or related to it.
    Terrestrial species are those that live on land.
    Las especies terrestres son aquellas que viven en la tierra.
    Anything that has its origin or location on Earth.
    Terrestrial resources are limited and must be conserved.
    Los recursos terrestres son limitados y deben ser conservados.
    Opposite to maritime or aerial.
    Terrestrial routes are essential for the transportation of goods.
    Las rutas terrestres son esenciales para el transporte de mercancías.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'terrestris', meaning 'of the earth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be of terrestrial scope
    Referring to something that occurs or belongs to the Earth.
    ser de ámbito terrestre
    terrestrial life
    Life that develops on the land, such as plants and animals.
    vida terrestre

    Related Words

    lands
    Surfaces of land that can be cultivated or used for construction.
    terrenos
    territory
    Area or extent of land that is dominated, controlled, or inhabited.
    territorio
    earthliness
    Quality of the terrestrial, related to the physical world.
    terrenalidad

    Slang Meanings

    It is said of something that is very boring or mundane.
    That movie was so terrestrial that I almost fell asleep.
    Esa película fue tan terrestre que casi me duermo.
    Something that is very common or lacks originality.
    That design is a bit terrestrial; I need something more innovative.
    Ese diseño es un poco terrestre, necesito algo más innovador.