globo terráqueo
/ɡlobo terakeo/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English word "globe" (referring to a model of the Earth) is translated into Spanish as globo terráqueo. Wiktionary also lists globo terrestre.
Meaning: model of Earth (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| globo terráqueo | /ɡlobo terakeo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| globo terrestre | /ɡlobo terestɾe/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
In Spanish, globo terráqueo and globo terrestre are used to mean a model of the Earth. Additionally, the shorter word globo can be used to refer to the planet Earth itself.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase globo terráqueo is a compound where globo means globe and terráqueo means terrestrial or relating to the Earth.
Which one should you use?
While globo terráqueo specifically refers to a model of the Earth, the single word globo can also mean a balloon or a sphere in a general context.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Because globo terráqueo is a masculine noun, you must use the masculine article el when referring to it, as in el globo terráqueo.
Did you know?
- While globo terráqueo is the standard term for a physical model, the adjective terráqueo is also used in science fiction to mean 'earthling' or 'human'.
- The term globo is used in Spanish to describe a speech bubble in a comic strip, known as a globo de texto.
- If you are looking at a map of the world, Spanish speakers may use el mapamundi instead of el globo terráqueo if the map is flat rather than a sphere.
Examples in context
- Quiero viajar por todo el mundo.I want to travel the whole globe.
- Puedes encontrar información en este globo terráqueo.You can find information on this globe.
- Compré un globo para estudiar geografía.I bought a globe to study geography.
- El globo terráqueo está en la oficina.The globe is in the office.
- Compré un globo terráqueo para mi hijo.I bought a globe for my son.
- Mira los detalles en este globo terráqueo.Look at the details on this globe.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are in a classroom looking at teaching tools.
- Alejandro¿Dónde pusiste el globo terráqueo?Where did you put the globe?
- ElenaLo dejé sobre la mesa de madera.I left it on the wooden table.
- AlejandroGracias, Elena, es un globo terráqueo muy bonito.Thanks, Elena, it is a very beautiful globe.
- ElenaMe alegra que te guste, Alejandro.I am glad you like it, Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “globe” translations and entries globo terráqueo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
