Carina
/kaˈɾina/
Carina is the Spanish word for the constellation Carina.
Carina functions as the name for the constellation Carina.
Meaning: constellation (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/kaˈɾina/
Did you know?
- In Spanish anatomy, carina refers to the ridge of cartilage that divides the trachea into two bronchi. It shares the same name as the constellation because of its keel-like shape.
- The term carina is used in Spanish to describe the keel of a ship as well as the 'keel' of a bird's sternum, specifically in poultry.
- The constellation Carina was once part of a much larger constellation called Argo Navis, the ship of Jason and the Argonauts. Astronomers eventually split it into three smaller constellations including Carina, Puppis and Vela.
Examples in context
- Carina, ¿te gustaría ir al cine esta noche?Carina, would you like to go to the movies tonight?
- ¡Hola Carina! ¿Cómo estás?Hello Carina! How are you?
- Señora Carina, le adjunto el informe requerido.Mrs. Carina, I am attaching the requested report.
- Carina es una constelación pequeña.Carina is a small constellation.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are stargazing at night.
- Daniel¿Puedes ver Carina desde aquí, Lucía?Can you see Carina from here, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, Daniel, está justo debajo de Vela.Yes, Daniel, it is right below Vela.
- DanielEs sorprendente cómo brilla Carina esta noche.It's amazing how Carina shines tonight.
- LucíaEs una de mis constelaciones favoritas.It is one of my favorite constellations.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “carina” translations and entries Carina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
