astronauta

as-tro-NAW-tah/astɾoˈnawta/

“astronauta” means “astronaut” in Spanish (a person who travels into space).

astronaut

Also: spaceman / spacewoman, cosmonaut

Nounm or fA2

An astronaut in a white space suit floating in the dark void of space with a distant blue planet in the background.

📝 In Action

El astronauta salió de la nave espacial.

The astronaut left the spacecraft.

Ella es la primera astronauta de su país.

She is the first female astronaut from her country.

Muchos niños sueñan con ser astronautas.

Many children dream of being astronauts.

Word Connections

Synonyms

cosmonauta (cosmonaut)

Common Collocations

traje de astronauta – astronaut suit / spacesuit
entrenamiento de astronauta – astronaut training

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "astronauta" in Spanish:

astronaut→cosmonaut→

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Quick Quiz: astronauta

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How would you say 'the female astronaut' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼

astro(star/celestial body) — Noun

astronomía(astronomy) — Noun

astronáutico(astronautical) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

flautapauta

📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek words 'astron' (meaning star) and 'nautes' (meaning sailor).

First recorded: 20th century (modern era of space exploration)

Cognates (Related words)

English: astronautFrench: astronauteItalian: astronauta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it ever 'astronauto'?

No, 'astronauto' is not a real word in Spanish. Whether the person is male or female, we always use 'astronauta'.

What is the difference between 'astronauta' and 'cosmonauta'?

They mean the same thing (a space traveler), but 'cosmonauta' is more commonly used when referring to space programs from Russia or the former Soviet Union.