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meteorito

meh-teh-oh-REE-toh/meteoˈɾito/

“meteorito” means “meteorite” in Spanish (a space rock that has landed on Earth).

meteorite

Also: aerolite
NounmA2
A dark, textured space rock sitting in a small crater in a grassy field.

📝 In Action

Vimos un meteorito en el museo de ciencias.

A1

We saw a meteorite at the science museum.

Un pequeño meteorito cayó en el patio de su casa.

A2

A small meteorite fell in their backyard.

Los investigadores analizan la composición química del meteorito.

B2

The researchers are analyzing the chemical composition of the meteorite.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • aerolito (aerolite)

Common Collocations

  • impacto de meteorito – meteorite impact
  • lluvia de meteoritos – meteor shower (commonly used, though technically 'meteoros')
  • fragmento de meteorito – meteorite fragment

Idioms & Expressions

  • caer como un meteorito – to arrive very suddenly or with great impact

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "meteorito" in Spanish:

aerolite→meteorite→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: meteorito

Question 1 of 3

Which word would you use to describe a space rock that you found on the ground?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
meteoro(meteor) — Noun
meteorología(meteorology) — Noun
meteorológico(meteorological) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'meteōros' meaning 'raised in the air,' combined with the suffix '-ito' which is used in science to name minerals and rocks.

First recorded: 19th century (in its modern scientific sense)

Cognates (Related words)

French: météoriteItalian: meteorite

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'meteorito' always masculine?

Yes, even if you are talking about a very small one, it is always 'el meteorito'.

How do you say 'meteor shower' in Spanish?

While people often say 'lluvia de meteoritos', the scientifically correct term is 'lluvia de meteoros' because you are seeing the light, not the rocks hitting the ground.

Can 'meteorito' be used as a verb?

No, it is strictly a noun. To describe the action of falling like a meteorite, you would use the verb 'caer'.