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eclipse

eh-KLEE-pseh/eˈklipse/

“eclipse” means “eclipse” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

eclipse

Also: blocking of light
NounmA2
A solar eclipse where a dark moon covers a bright sun, showing a glowing ring of light in a dark sky.

📝 In Action

No debes mirar el eclipse solar directamente sin protección.

A2

You shouldn't look directly at the solar eclipse without protection.

Hubo un eclipse de luna anoche y el cielo estaba despejado.

B1

There was a lunar eclipse last night and the sky was clear.

Los científicos predicen un eclipse total para el próximo año.

B1

Scientists predict a total eclipse for next year.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ocultación (hiding/occultation)

Common Collocations

  • eclipse solar – solar eclipse
  • eclipse lunar – lunar eclipse
  • eclipse total – total eclipse

overshadowing

Also: decline, eclipse
NounmB2
A small, dull grey bird sitting in the shadow of a large, magnificent peacock with vibrant feathers.

📝 In Action

El éxito de la nueva canción supuso el eclipse de su carrera anterior.

B2

The success of the new song meant the overshadowing of his previous career.

La crisis política provocó un eclipse de los valores democráticos.

C1

The political crisis caused a decline of democratic values.

Su fama sufrió un eclipse repentino tras el escándalo.

C1

His fame suffered a sudden decline after the scandal.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ocaso (sunset/decline)
  • declive (decline)
  • oscurecimiento (darkening)

Antonyms

  • apogeo (peak/pinnacle)
  • auge (boom/rise)

Common Collocations

  • sufrir un eclipse – to suffer a decline/be overshadowed
  • eclipse mediático – media blackout/fade-out

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "eclipse" in Spanish:

decline→eclipse→overshadowing→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: eclipse

Question 1 of 3

What is the correct way to say 'the eclipse'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
eclipsar(to eclipse/to outshine) — Verb
eclipsado(eclipsed/overshadowed) — Adjective
eclíptico(ecliptic) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
elipsis
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'eclipsis', which comes from the Greek 'ekleipsis', meaning 'a failure' or 'a leaving out'. Ancient people saw the moon or sun 'failing' to shine.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: éclipseItalian: eclissiEnglish: eclipse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'eclipse' always masculine?

Yes, 'eclipse' is always a masculine noun in Spanish, regardless of whether you are talking about the moon, the sun, or a person's career.

How do you say 'to eclipse' someone?

You use the verb 'eclipsar'. For example: 'Ella eclipsó a todos los demás bailarines' (She outshone all the other dancers).

Do I need 'de' for 'lunar eclipse'?

You can say 'eclipse lunar' (adjective) or 'eclipse de luna' (noun phrase). Both are perfectly correct and very common.