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How to Say "universe" in Spanish

The Spanish word foruniverseis universoA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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The cosmos, everything that exists
A stylized view of outer space showing numerous yellow and white stars, swirling colorful nebulae, and several simple, round planets floating against a deep blue and black background.

Examples

Dicen que el universo sigue expandiéndose cada día.

They say the universe keeps expanding every day.

Estudiar el universo es el trabajo de los astrónomos.

Studying the universe is the job of astronomers.

Somos solo una pequeña parte del vasto universo.

We are just a small part of the vast universe.

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).

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).

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