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alienígenas

ah-lyeh-nee-heh-nasaljeˈnixenas

“alienígenas” means “aliens” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

aliens, extraterrestrials

Nounm/f (plural)B1
A small, friendly green alien with large black eyes stands on a purple planet surface, waving.

📝 In Action

En la película, los alienígenas invadieron la Tierra en naves gigantes.

B1

In the movie, the aliens invaded Earth in giant ships.

Mucha gente cree que las pirámides fueron construidas por alienígenas.

B2

Many people believe the pyramids were built by extraterrestrials.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • terrestres (earthlings)

Common Collocations

  • contacto con alienígenas – contact with aliens
  • civilizaciones alienígenas – alien civilizations

alien, extraterrestrial

Adjectivem/f (plural)B2
A silver, circular flying saucer hovers silently over the treetops of a dense green forest.

📝 In Action

Los científicos analizaron las muestras alienígenas encontradas en el meteorito.

B2

The scientists analyzed the alien samples found in the meteorite.

Tenemos muchas teorías sobre las lenguas alienígenas.

B2

We have many theories about alien languages.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cósmicos (cosmic)
  • foráneos (foreign (less precise))

Antonyms

  • terrestres (terrestrial)

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: alienígenas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'alienígenas' as an adjective?

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👥 Word Family▼
alienígena(alien (singular)) — Noun / Adjective
alienación(alienation) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
indígenasorígenas
📚 Etymology▼

The word is a combination of the Latin root *aliēn-* (meaning 'other' or 'foreign') and the suffix *-gena* (meaning 'born' or 'produced'). It literally means 'born elsewhere' or 'produced by another place.'

First recorded: Mid-20th century (in the context of science fiction).

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: alienigenoPortuguese: alienígena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'alienígena' only used for beings from space?

While its primary and most common use refers to extraterrestrial beings, sometimes in very formal or scientific language, the singular form *alienígena* can mean simply 'foreign' or 'of a different origin' regarding species or concepts, but that usage is rare. Stick to 'aliens' or 'extraterrestrials' for daily conversation.