cielos
“cielos” means “skies” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
skies, heavens
📝 In Action
Los cielos de la ciudad estaban llenos de nubes rojas.
A2The skies over the city were full of red clouds.
Según la leyenda, las almas buenas van a los cielos.
B1According to the legend, good souls go to the heavens.
Heavens!, Oh, my God!
Also: Goodness me!
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¡Cielos! Olvidé completamente la reunión de hoy.
B1Heavens! I completely forgot about today's meeting.
¡Por los cielos, mira qué coche tan increíble!
B2For heaven's sake, look at what an incredible car!
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Quick Quiz: cielos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'cielos' as an interjection (an emotional expression) rather than referring to the atmosphere?
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'Cielo' and thus 'cielos' comes from the Latin word 'caelum,' which meant 'sky' or 'heaven.' Its plural use as an exclamation (¡Cielos!) developed naturally as a way to call upon a higher power to express surprise or distress.
First recorded: Ancient Roman era (via Latin *caelum*)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'cielo' and 'cielos'?
'Cielo' is the singular form (meaning 'sky' or 'heaven'). 'Cielos' is the plural form (meaning 'skies' or 'heavens'). However, '¡Cielos!' is also a very common emotional phrase used in the plural, like saying 'Good heavens!'