teoría del Big Bang
/teoɾia del biɡ banɡ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "big bang theory" is translated into Spanish as teoría del Big Bang.
This phrase refers to the scientific explanation for how the universe began with a massive expansion from a single point. In scientific contexts, the English term Big Bang is treated as a proper noun phrase and is not translated into Gran Explosión.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of teoría (theory), del (of the) and the English loanword Big Bang.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin American countries, both Teoría del Big Bang and La Teoría del Big Bang are common terms.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the noun teoría is feminine, it is preceded by the feminine article la when using a definite article, resulting in la teoría del Big Bang.
How do you pronounce it?
/teoɾia del biɡ banɡ/
Did you know?
- The word teoría comes from the Greek word for 'spectator', meaning a theory was originally a way of seeing or beholding something.
- In Spanish, the word teoría can also be used informally to mean a 'hunch' or a personal guess, unlike the strict scientific meaning in English.
- Because Big Bang is treated as a masculine proper noun in Spanish, the contraction 'del' (de + el) is used to connect it to the feminine 'teoría'.
Examples in context
- Mientras rastrea el firmamento en la longitud de onda de las microondas, COBE ha transmitido evidencias que apoyan la teoría del Big Bang sobre la creación del universo.While surveying the sky in microwave wavelengths, COBE has transmitted evidence which supports the Big Bang Theory of the creation of the universe.This sentence shows how to use teoría del Big Bang when discussing scientific evidence.Tatoeba #5176664 by albrusgher, translation #3958367 by Hybrid
- Le pregunté a un amigo si creía en la teoría del Big Bang. Él respondió: – ¡Por supuesto! El Universo es una gran explosión … ¡de inteligencia!I asked a friend of mine if he believed in the big bang theory. He replied: – Of course! The Universe is a huge explosion… of intelligence!This sentence shows the use of teoría del Big Bang in a conversational context.Tatoeba #10572630 by carlosalberto, translation #10572602 by carlosalberto
- La Teoría del Big Bang es una de las series más populares en los Estados Unidos.The Big Bang Theory is one of the most popular series in the United States.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are watching a science documentary on TV.
- DanielEl documentalista habla sobre la teoría del Big Bang.The documentary host is talking about the Big Bang theory.
- MaríaEs un tema fascinante para mí.It is a fascinating subject for me.
- Daniel¿Te gusta la astronomía, María?Do you like astronomy, María?
- MaríaSí, me encanta aprender sobre el cosmos.Yes, I love learning about the cosmos.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries del, teoría, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
