eclipse
/eˈklibse/masculine
The English phrase 'eclipse' is translated into Spanish as eclipse. If unsure, use eclipse. Wiktionary also lists eclipsi.
Meaning: passage of a planetary object between others (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| eclipse | /eˈklibse/ /eˈklise/ |
masculine |
| eclipsi | /eˈklibsi/ | masculine |
The term refers to the passage of a planetary object between others. While eclipse is the standard term, occultación can be used to refer specifically to the process of one celestial body obscuring another. Relatedly, the verb eclipsar can be used to describe an astronomical eclipse or, metaphorically, to mean overshadowing someone's achievements.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈklibse/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Because the word ends in 'e', English speakers often mistakenly treat it as a feminine noun, but in Spanish it is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- The root of eclipse is related to the English word 'ellipsis', as both come from the Greek word meaning 'to leave out' or 'to fail'.
- The word eclipse is a 'learned borrowing' from Latin, meaning it was reintroduced into the language by scholars rather than evolving naturally from Vulgar Latin.
- In poetic Spanish literature, eclipse is often used as a metaphor for a temporary loss of power, grace or luck in a person's life.
Examples in context
- ¿Viste ayer el eclipse solar?Did you see the solar eclipse yesterday?This sentence is useful for asking if someone saw the eclipse.Tatoeba #5011379 by Helio, translation #3552571 by CK
- El eclipse duró siete minutos.The eclipse lasted for seven minutes.This sentence is useful for describing the duration of an eclipse.Tatoeba #1726841 by hayastan, translation #2747378 by mervert1
- Habrá un eclipse lunar mañana.There will be a lunar eclipse tomorrow.This sentence is useful for stating that there will be an eclipse tomorrow.Tatoeba #7950487 by arh, translation #323053 by CK
- Ayer, todos estaban emocionados por presenciar el eclipse lunar, también conocido como "luna de sangre."Yesterday, everyone was excited to witness the lunar eclipse, also known as "blood moon."
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are looking at the sky through a telescope.
- Elena¡Mira, Javier, el eclipse ya empezó!Look, Javier, the eclipse has already started!
- JavierEs impresionante ver este eclipse de cerca.It is impressive to see this eclipse up close.
- ElenaEl cielo se está oscureciendo mucho.The sky is getting very dark.
- JavierSí, es un eclipse espectacular.Yes, it is a spectacular eclipse.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eclipse” translations and entries eclipse, eclipsi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
