planetas
“planetas” means “planets” in Spanish (celestial bodies).
planets
Also: celestial bodies
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Todos los planetas de nuestro sistema giran alrededor del Sol.
A1All the planets in our system revolve around the Sun.
Los astrónomos descubrieron tres nuevos planetas que podrían albergar vida.
B1Astronomers discovered three new planets that could harbor life.
La gravedad de los planetas gigantes ayuda a proteger la Tierra de asteroides.
B2The gravity of the giant planets helps protect Earth from asteroids.
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Which sentence correctly uses the Spanish word 'planetas'?
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This word comes from the ancient Greek word 'planētēs,' which meant 'wanderer' or 'traveler.' The Greeks called them wanderers because, unlike the fixed stars, these bodies seemed to move across the sky.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'planetas' refer to all kinds of celestial bodies?
While it can be used broadly, 'planetas' specifically refers to the large, round bodies that orbit a star (like the Sun). It typically excludes stars, moons, or small asteroids.
Why is 'planeta' (singular) masculine if it ends in -a?
This is a common exception! Words ending in -ma, -pa, or -ta that come from Greek (like 'problema' or 'planeta') are often masculine in Spanish. Just remember to use 'el' and 'los' with them.