eclipses
/eklibses/from spelling rules
The English phrase eclipses is translated into Spanish as eclipses.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this noun is eclipse. Because the noun is masculine, it takes the masculine article el in its singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
/eklibses/
Did you know?
- The word eclipse comes from the Greek 'ekleipsis', meaning 'a leaving out' or 'failure', which refers to the sun or moon 'failing' to appear.
- In Spanish, the word eclipse can also be used metaphorically to describe a person who is overshadowed by someone else's fame or talent.
- In some historical Spanish texts, the word eclipse was used to describe a temporary loss of reason or mental clarity in a person.
Examples in context
- Los eclipses lunares pueden ser totales o parciales.Lunar eclipses can be total or partial.This sentence is useful for discussing how lunar eclipses can be total or partial when using eclipses.Tatoeba #1551095 by marcelostockle, translation #868795 by CM
- El eclipse lunar fue visible desde mi ciudad.The lunar eclipse was visible from my city.
- Hay un eclipse solar previsto para el próximo mes.There is a solar eclipse scheduled for next month.
- ¿Viste los eclipses en el documental de astronomía?Did you see the eclipses in the astronomy documentary?
- Quiero aprender más sobre los eclipses y la astrofísica.I want to learn more about eclipses and astrophysics.
- Me encantan los eclipses de sol.I love solar eclipses.
- Los eclipses son eventos astronómicos fascinantes.Eclipses are fascinating astronomical events.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking about astronomy.
- María¿Te gustan los eclipses, Alejandro?Do you like eclipses, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, me parecen increíbles.Yes, I think they are incredible.
- MaríaHay que ver los próximos eclipses.We should see the next eclipses.
- AlejandroEstoy de acuerdo, María.I agree, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.