planetario
“planetario” means “planetarium” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
planetarium
Also: star theater
📝 In Action
Llevamos a los niños al planetario para ver las estrellas.
A2We took the children to the planetarium to see the stars.
El planetario de la ciudad tiene un proyector nuevo.
B1The city planetarium has a new projector.
Mañana habrá una conferencia sobre agujeros negros en el planetario.
B2Tomorrow there will be a lecture about black holes at the planetarium.
planetary
Also: global
📝 In Action
El sistema planetario tiene ocho planetas principales.
B1The planetary system has eight main planets.
Estamos viviendo una crisis planetaria sin precedentes.
B2We are living through an unprecedented planetary crisis.
La alineación planetaria será visible esta noche.
C1The planetary alignment will be visible tonight.
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Quick Quiz: planetario
Question 1 of 3
Which of the following describes a building where you watch shows about stars?
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From the Latin word 'planetarius', which relates to the planets. This originally comes from the Greek word for 'wanderer' because planets appeared to move differently than the stars.
First recorded: 18th century (modern scientific use)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'planetario' only used for science?
Mostly, yes. However, it's becoming common in news reports to describe world-wide issues, like 'a scale planetaria' (on a global scale).
Is there a plural form?
Yes! For the building, it's 'los planetarios'. For the adjective, it can be 'planetarios' (masculine) or 'planetarias' (feminine).
Does it mean the same as 'global'?
In many contexts, yes. You can often use 'planetario' to sound a bit more scientific or dramatic than just saying 'global' or 'mundial'.