hemisferio
“hemisferio” means “hemisphere” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
hemisphere
Also: half
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España se encuentra en el hemisferio norte.
A2Spain is located in the Northern Hemisphere.
Las estaciones del año son diferentes en cada hemisferio.
B1The seasons of the year are different in each hemisphere.
El hemisferio sur tiene cielos nocturnos muy distintos.
B1The Southern Hemisphere has very different night skies.
hemisphere
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El hemisferio izquierdo del cerebro suele encargarse del lenguaje.
B2The left hemisphere of the brain is usually in charge of language.
Cada hemisferio controla el lado opuesto del cuerpo.
B2Each hemisphere controls the opposite side of the body.
Ella es muy creativa porque usa mucho su hemisferio derecho.
B1She is very creative because she uses her right hemisphere a lot.
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Quick Quiz: hemisferio
Question 1 of 3
If you are in Argentina during the winter, which 'hemisferio' are you in?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Greek word 'hēmisphairion', where 'hēmi' means half and 'sphaira' means ball or sphere. It traveled through Latin as 'hemisphaerium' before reaching Spanish.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 'h' in hemisferio pronounced?
No, in Spanish the letter 'h' is always silent. You start the word with the 'e' sound.
Can I use 'hemisferio' for a orange cut in half?
Technically yes, because an orange is a sphere, but people usually just say 'media naranja' or 'mitad de la naranja' for fruit. 'Hemisferio' is usually reserved for geography or science.
Is it always masculine?
Yes, 'hemisferio' is a masculine noun. You should never say 'la hemisferio'.