mundo
/moon-doh/
Here, 'mundo' means our planet, Earth, floating in space.
mundo (Noun)
📝 In Action
El mundo es un lugar hermoso.
A1The world is a beautiful place.
Quiero viajar por todo el mundo.
A2I want to travel all over the world.
La Copa del Mundo es un evento muy popular.
B1The World Cup is a very popular event.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
'Mundo' is a masculine word, so you'll always use 'el mundo' or 'un mundo', never 'la' or 'una'.
⭐ Usage Tips
A Common Phrase: 'Por todo el mundo'
To say 'all over the world' or 'throughout the world', the phrase is 'por todo el mundo'. It's perfect for talking about travel or global trends.
'Mundo' can also refer to all the people living on Earth, or society as a whole.
mundo (Noun)
📝 In Action
Hay mucha gente buena en el mundo.
B1There are a lot of good people in the world.
Todo el mundo piensa que es una buena idea.
A2Everybody thinks it's a good idea.
Vino un mundo de gente a la manifestación.
B2A ton of people came to the protest.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Translating 'Everyone'
Mistake: "Using 'todos' when 'todo el mundo' is more natural for 'everybody'."
Correction: For 'everybody' in a general, casual sense, 'todo el mundo' is often the best choice. For example, 'Todo el mundo vino a la fiesta' (Everybody came to the party).
You can use 'mundo' to talk about a specific field or area, like 'the world of music' or 'the business world'.
mundo (Noun)
📝 In Action
El mundo de la moda cambia constantemente.
B2The world of fashion is constantly changing.
Ella es una experta en el mundo de las finanzas.
C1She is an expert in the world of finance.
Es difícil entrar en el mundo del cine.
B2It's difficult to get into the film world.
⭐ Usage Tips
How to Form It
It's easy! Just use the pattern: 'el mundo de' + [the thing you're talking about]. For example, 'el mundo de la política' (the world of politics).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mundo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'mundo' to mean 'everyone'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'mundo' and 'tierra'?
Great question! 'Mundo' usually refers to the world in a broader, more abstract sense—including its people, cultures, and societies. 'Tierra' is more specific: it means the planet Earth itself (the physical globe) or the ground/soil beneath our feet. So you travel 'por el mundo' (around the world) but a spaceship returns to 'la Tierra' (Earth).
Can I say 'todos' instead of 'todo el mundo' for 'everyone'?
Yes, you can, but they have slightly different feelings. 'Todo el mundo' is very common and feels like 'everybody' in English. 'Todos' (or 'todas' for a group of all women) can sometimes feel a bit more direct or specific to a particular group you're talking about, like saying 'all of you'. For a general 'everybody', 'todo el mundo' is a safe and natural choice.