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celestial

seh-lehs-tee-ahl/θelesˈtjal/

“celestial” means “heavenly” in Spanish (related to heaven or a divine state).

heavenly, celestial

Also: divine
Adjectivem or fB1formal
A peaceful scene of soft white clouds bathed in golden sunlight with a gentle glow.

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Los astrónomos estudian los cuerpos celestiales en el espacio.

B1

Astronomers study celestial bodies in space.

La iglesia estaba llena de una luz celestial.

B1

The church was filled with a heavenly light.

Este pastel de chocolate tiene un sabor celestial.

A2

This chocolate cake has a divine taste.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • divino (divine)
  • sideral (sidereal (related to stars))

Antonyms

  • terrenal (earthly)
  • mundano (mundane/worldly)

Common Collocations

  • música celestial – heavenly music
  • cuerpo celestial – celestial body (star, planet)
  • bóveda celestial – the celestial dome / the sky

Idioms & Expressions

  • oír música celestial – to hear what you want to hear or to ignore unpleasant truths

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "celestial" in Spanish:

celestial→divine→heavenly→

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Quick Quiz: celestial

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How do you say 'celestial bodies' in Spanish?

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From the Latin word 'caelestis', which comes from 'caelum', meaning 'sky' or 'the heavens'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: celestialFrench: célesteItalian: celeste

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'celeste' and 'celestial'?

Generally, 'celeste' is used to describe the color sky-blue or things related to the atmosphere, while 'celestial' is more formal and refers to the stars/space or the spiritual heavens.

Can I use 'celestial' to describe food?

Yes! Just like in English, calling a meal 'celestial' means it is incredibly delicious or 'out of this world'.

Does it ever change to 'celestiala'?

No. The word remains 'celestial' regardless of the gender of the noun it describes.