cósmico
“cósmico” means “cosmic” in Spanish (relating to the universe or outer space).
cosmic
Also: space, vast
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El telescopio captó una imagen de polvo cósmico.
A2The telescope captured an image of cosmic dust.
Dicen que el destino es un plan cósmico.
B1They say that destiny is a cosmic plan.
La explosión de la estrella fue un evento cósmico impresionante.
B2The star's explosion was an impressive cosmic event.
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Quick Quiz: cósmico
Question 1 of 3
Which of these refers to particles in space?
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From the Greek word 'kosmos,' which meant 'order' or 'the world.' It eventually became 'cosmicus' in Latin before entering Spanish.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'cósmico' and 'espacial'?
While both relate to space, 'espacial' is used for technology and physical locations (like a space station), while 'cósmico' refers to the nature of the universe or massive, natural phenomena.
Does 'cósmico' always need an accent?
Yes! In Spanish, words that have the stress on the third-to-last syllable (esdrújulas) always have a written accent mark.
Can I use 'cósmico' to describe a big mistake?
Yes, it is common in a figurative sense to say 'un error cósmico' to mean an error of massive proportions.