Universo (en. Universe)

/uniˈβeɾso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Space that contains all galaxies, stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.
The universe is so vast that it is difficult to comprehend.
El universo es tan vasto que es difícil de comprender.
The totality of existence.
In the universe, there are many questions still unanswered.
En el universo hay muchas preguntas aún sin respuesta.
Set of related elements in a discipline or set of concepts.
The universe of physics includes theories about all kinds of phenomena.
El universo de la física incluye teorías sobre todo tipo de fenómenos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'universum', which means 'everything that exists'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the entire universe
The total sum of everything that exists.
el universo entero
parallel universe
Theory suggesting the existence of alternative universes.
universo paralelo
in the universe of
In the context or scope of something specific.
en el universo de

Related Words

cosmos
The universe considered as an ordered whole.
cosmos
galaxy
A collection of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity.
galaxia
multiverse
The theory that multiple universes exist.
multiverso

Slang Meanings

Great dimensions or extents.
That is a universe of possibilities.
Eso es un universo de posibilidades.
Referring to something very broad or ungraspable.
Social networks have created a new universe of connections.
Las redes sociales han creado un universo nuevo de conexiones.