gravedad
/ɡɾabeˈdad/feminine
The Spanish word for gravity is gravedad.
The word gravedad is used to refer to the physical force of gravity, similar to its use in English. It also refers to the seriousness or weightiness of a situation. To talk about zero-gravity, you can use the phrase gravedad cero and to talk about the absence of gravity, you can use ausencia de gravedad.
Meaning: synonym of gravitation (cognates) (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
gravedad is a feminine noun and is preceded by the feminine article la to form la gravedad.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾabeˈdad/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, gravedad describes both a physical force and a medical emergency. If a doctor says a patient is in a state of gravedad, they are referring to the critical severity of the condition rather than physics.
- The Spanish word grave can be used to describe a person's voice or a musical tone. This refers to a low pitch, mirroring the sense of 'weight' found in gravedad.
- The word gravedad stems from the Latin word gravitātem, meaning 'weight'. The scientific definition regarding planetary motion was a later addition to the language.
Examples in context
- La gravedad liga los planetas al Sol.Gravity binds the planets to the Sun.This sentence is useful for describing how gravity binds planets to the Sun using gravedad.Tatoeba #638181 by Leono, translation #27134 by Lumi
- Tom no tenía presente la gravedad de la situación.Tom wasn't aware of the gravity of the situation.This sentence is useful for illustrating how one might not be aware of the gravity of a situation using gravedad.Tatoeba #1794953 by marcelostockle, translation #1092308 by CK
- Las mareas se producen por la gravedad de la luna.Tides are caused by the moon's gravity.This sentence is useful for explaining how tides are caused by the gravity of the moon using gravedad.Tatoeba #4333189 by pchamorro, translation #2609640 by WestofEden
- La gravedad es una fuerza fundamental en el universo.Gravity is a fundamental force in the universe.
- La atracción gravitatoria entre la Tierra y la Luna genera las mareas.The gravitational attraction between the Earth and the Moon creates tides.
- La gravedad actúa fuertemente sobre todos los objetos en la Tierra.Gravity strongly affects all objects on Earth.
- Los astronautas experimentan la gravedad cero en el espacio.Astronauts experience zero gravity in space.
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Example conversation
Two students are discussing a physics lesson in a classroom.
- María¿Entiendes cómo funciona la gravedad?Do you understand how gravity works?
- MateoSí, pero es un concepto difícil.Yes, but it is a difficult concept.
- MaríaMateo, la gravedad nos mantiene en el suelo.Mateo, gravity keeps us on the ground.
- MateoEs verdad, María.That is true, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gravity” translations and entries gravedad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gravedad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
