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cosmos

KOHZ-mohs/ˈkozmos/

“cosmos” means “cosmos” in Spanish (the universe seen as an ordered system).

cosmos

Also: universe
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A vibrant illustration of a swirling galaxy filled with colorful stars, planets, and nebulae in a deep blue space.

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El cosmos es un lugar lleno de misterios por descubrir.

A2

The cosmos is a place full of mysteries to discover.

Muchos filósofos antiguos creían que el cosmos era perfecto.

B1

Many ancient philosophers believed that the cosmos was perfect.

Nuestra galaxia es solo una pequeña parte del vasto cosmos.

B2

Our galaxy is only a small part of the vast cosmos.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • caos (chaos)
  • microrrelato (micro-world/micro-story (contextual opposite))

Common Collocations

  • el vasto cosmos – the vast cosmos
  • leyes del cosmos – laws of the cosmos
  • explorar el cosmos – to explore the cosmos

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser un cosmos aparte – To be a world of its own or very unique

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Quick Quiz: cosmos

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How do you say 'the cosmos' (plural) in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
cósmico(cosmic) — Adjective
cosmología(cosmology) — Noun
cosmonauta(cosmonaut) — Noun
cosmopolita(cosmopolitan) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
somoslomosasomos
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'kosmos,' which originally meant 'order' or 'ornament.' The Greeks used it to describe the universe because they saw it as a perfectly ordered system.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: cosmosFrench: cosmosItalian: cosmo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'cosmos' different from 'universo'?

Technically, they mean the same thing, but 'cosmos' often implies that the universe is an orderly and harmonious system, while 'universo' is the general scientific term.

Do I need to capitalize 'cosmos' in Spanish?

No, unless it is at the start of a sentence or part of a specific proper title. Usually, it is written in lowercase.

Is the 's' at the end of 'cosmos' pronounced?

Yes, unlike in some languages, you pronounce the final 's' in Spanish.