universo
“universo” means “universe” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
universe
Also: cosmos
📝 In Action
Dicen que el universo sigue expandiéndose cada día.
A2They say the universe keeps expanding every day.
Estudiar el universo es el trabajo de los astrónomos.
B1Studying the universe is the job of astronomers.
Somos solo una pequeña parte del vasto universo.
B2We are just a small part of the vast universe.
world
Also: domain, scope
📝 In Action
Para él, el fútbol es todo su universo.
B1For him, football is his whole world (or universe).
Introducirse en el universo de la programación fue fascinante.
B2Getting introduced to the world (or domain) of programming was fascinating.
Su universo musical es muy diferente al mío.
B2Her musical universe (style/scope) is very different from mine.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: universo
Question 1 of 2
¿Cuál es la traducción más precisa para 'Su universo es la ciencia ficción'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *universum*, which means 'the whole, the entire world.' This word itself is formed by combining *unus* (one) and *versus* (turned, revolving), suggesting the idea of everything turning as one single entity.
First recorded: 15th century (Spanish usage)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'universo' used often in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'universo' is a very common word. While it often refers to the cosmos (Meaning 1), it is also frequently used in literature and conversation to describe someone's personal 'world' or area of interest (Meaning 2).
If I am talking about multiple universes, what is the plural form?
The plural form is 'universos'. For example, 'Hay teorías sobre la existencia de otros universos' (There are theories about the existence of other universes).