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terrestre

te-RRES-tre/teˈrestre/

“terrestre” means “land” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

land

Also: overland, terrestrial
Adjectivem or fA2
A brown bear walking across a grassy field with mountains in the background.

📝 In Action

El elefante es el animal terrestre más grande.

A2

The elephant is the largest land animal.

Prefiero el transporte terrestre porque me da miedo volar.

B1

I prefer land transport because I am afraid of flying.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • terrenal (earthly)

Antonyms

  • acuático (aquatic)
  • aéreo (aerial/by air)

Common Collocations

  • transporte terrestre – land transport
  • especie terrestre – land species

Earth

Also: earthly
Adjectivem or fB1
A view of the planet Earth from space showing blue oceans and green continents.

📝 In Action

El globo terrestre es una representación de nuestro planeta.

B1

The Earth's globe is a representation of our planet.

Buscamos señales de vida no terrestre.

B2

We are looking for signs of non-Earth (extraterrestrial) life.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • mundano (worldly)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • corteza terrestre – Earth's crust
  • órbita terrestre – Earth's orbit

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "terrestre" in Spanish:

earth→earthly→land→overland→terrestrial→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: terrestre

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is considered a 'transporte terrestre'?

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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'terrestris,' which comes from 'terra' meaning 'earth' or 'land.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: terrestrialFrench: terrestreItalian: terrestre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'terrestre' mean 'dirty'?

No. While it comes from the word for 'earth' (tierra), it refers to the planet or the ground as a location. To say something is dirty with soil, you would use 'sucio' or 'manchado de tierra'.

Is an 'extraterrestre' related to this word?

Yes! 'Extra-' means 'outside,' so an 'extraterrestre' is simply someone or something from 'outside Earth.'