universo
/oo-nee-VER-so/
universe
Visualizing "universo" as the vast cosmos and everything that exists.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
Since 'universo' ends in -o, it is a masculine noun. Always use the masculine articles with it: 'el universo' (the universe), 'un universo' (a universe).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Feminine Article
Mistake: "La universo"
Correction: El universo. Remember, Spanish nouns have a gender, and you must match the article: 'el' (masculine) or 'la' (feminine).
⭐ Usage Tips
The Big Picture
When talking about the whole cosmos, 'universo' is usually singular, even if we imagine multiple galaxies.
Visualizing "universo" as a personal world or sphere of influence and experience.
universo(noun)
world
?Sphere of influence or experience
domain
?Area of knowledge or activity
,scope
?Range of interests
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using Possessives
In this figurative sense, 'universo' is often paired with possessive words (mi, tu, su) or the preposition 'de' (of) to define whose world or sphere you are talking about.
⭐ Usage Tips
Metaphorical Power
Using 'universo' instead of 'mundo' or 'ámbito' adds emphasis, suggesting that the topic or person's interests are vast and all-encompassing.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: universo
Question 1 of 2
¿Cuál es la traducción más precisa para 'Su universo es la ciencia ficción'?
📚 More Resources
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).