How to Say "astronomer" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “astronomer” is “astrónomo” — B1 level.
Examples
Mi hermano quiere ser astrónomo para descubrir nuevas galaxias.
My brother wants to be an astronomer to discover new galaxies.
El astrónomo ajustó el telescopio para ver mejor a Saturno.
The astronomer adjusted the telescope to see Saturn better.
Varios astrónomos confirmaron que el cometa pasará cerca de la Tierra.
Several astronomers confirmed that the comet will pass near Earth.
Changing for Gender
This word ends in 'o' when referring to a man. To talk about a woman who is an astronomer, change the 'o' to an 'a' to make it 'astrónoma'.
The Person vs. the Science
Be careful not to mix up the person (astrónomo) with the science they study (astronomía). If you are talking about the job or the individual, use 'astrónomo'.
Astrólogo vs. Astrónomo
Mistake: “Using 'astrólogo' to describe a scientist.”
Correction: Use 'astrónomo' for the scientist. An 'astrólogo' (astrologer) is someone who predicts the future using zodiac signs, which is very different!
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