espacial

es-pah-see-ahl/es.paˈθjal/

“espacial” means “space-related” in Spanish (referring to outer space).

space-related, spatial

Also: cosmic

La nave espacial despegó esta mañana.

The spacecraft took off this morning.

Él tiene una gran capacidad espacial para el dibujo.

He has a great spatial ability for drawing.

La basura espacial es un problema serio para los satélites.

Space junk is a serious problem for satellites.

Words that translate to "espacial" in Spanish:

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👥 Word Family▼

espacioso(spacious) — Adjective

espaciar(to space out) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'spatialis', which comes from 'spatium' (space or area).

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: spatialFrench: spatial

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Is 'espacial' the same as 'especial'?

No! They sound similar, but 'espacial' means 'related to space' and 'especial' means 'special'.

Can I use 'espacial' for a room in my house?

Not usually. For a big room, use 'espacioso' (spacious). 'Espacial' is more for technical or scientific contexts regarding dimensions or outer space.

What is the plural of 'espacial'?

The plural is 'espaciales'. You add -es to words ending in a consonant.