universal

oo-nee-behr-SAHL/uniβeɾˈsal/

“universal” means “universal” in Spanish (applicable to everyone or everything).

Also: worldwide, all-encompassing

📝 In Action

La música es un lenguaje universal.

Music is a universal language.

El sufragio universal es un derecho básico.

Universal suffrage is a basic right.

Esa marca tiene un atractivo universal.

That brand has a universal appeal.

Words that translate to "universal" in Spanish:

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Which of these is the correct way to say 'the universal truth'?

👥 Word Family▼

universalidad(universality) — Noun

universalmente(universally) — Adverb

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'universalis', which describes something that belongs to everything or the whole world.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: universalFrench: universelItalian: universale

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Does 'universal' have a plural form?

Yes! To make it plural, just add '-es' to the end: 'universales'. For example: 'leyes universales' (universal laws).

Is it used for space or just people?

It can be used for both. It often describes things that apply to all humans, but it can also relate to the entire universe in scientific contexts.