How to Say "eclipse" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “eclipse” is “eclipse” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
No debes mirar el eclipse solar directamente sin protección.
You shouldn't look directly at the solar eclipse without protection.
Hubo un eclipse de luna anoche y el cielo estaba despejado.
There was a lunar eclipse last night and the sky was clear.
Los científicos predicen un eclipse total para el próximo año.
Scientists predict a total eclipse for next year.
It’s a 'He' word
Even though this word ends in -e, it is masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el eclipse'.
Using 'de' for types
To specify what kind of eclipse it is, use the word 'de' followed by the celestial body: 'eclipse de sol' (eclipse of the sun).
Gender confusion
Mistake: “La eclipse fue impresionante.”
Correction: El eclipse fue impresionante. Remember that 'eclipse' is masculine.
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