telescopio

te-les-KO-pyo/telesˈkopjo/

“telescopio” means “telescope” in Spanish (instrument for viewing distant objects).

telescope

Also: spyglass

Quiero comprar un telescopio para ver la Luna.

I want to buy a telescope to see the Moon.

Miramos las estrellas por el telescopio todas las noches.

We look at the stars through the telescope every night.

El telescopio espacial James Webb nos ayuda a entender el universo.

The James Webb space telescope helps us understand the universe.

Words that translate to "telescopio" in Spanish:

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Which article should you use with 'telescopio'?

👥 Word Family▼

telescópico(telescopic) — Adjective

radiotelescopio(radio telescope) — Noun

microscopio(microscope) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

propioacopiomicroscopio

📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek words 'tele' (meaning far away) and 'skopein' (meaning to look at or examine).

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: telescopeFrench: télescopeItalian: telescopio

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Is 'telescopio' different from 'catalejo'?

Yes. A 'telescopio' is generally the modern astronomical tool, while a 'catalejo' is the classic, foldable spyglass used by sailors in history books.

Do I always have to use 'por' to look through it?

Mostly, yes. While you can say 'con' (with), 'por' is the most natural way to describe looking through lenses in Spanish.

Is the word the same in Latin America and Spain?

Yes, 'telescopio' is the universal word used across all Spanish-speaking countries.