horóscopo
/oˈɾoskopo/masculine
The English phrase horoscope is translated into Spanish as horóscopo.
horóscopo is a noun used to refer to an astrological forecast. While it describes the forecast itself, you may encounter related terms used in different contexts, such as referring to a person's specific astrological sign.
Meaning: astrological forecast (noun)
Which one should you use?
While horóscopo refers to the forecast, the phrase el signo del zodíaco is often used when you are talking about a specific person's zodiac sign. Additionally, carta astral is used in certain contexts to refer to a horoscope.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, people predominantly use horóscopo in both formal and informal settings, though some individuals also refer to it as carta astral in certain contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
horóscopo is a masculine noun, so it is preceded by the masculine article el to form el horóscopo.
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈɾoskopo/
Did you know?
- The word horóscopo shares the same Greek root for 'watcher' as the English word 'scope', such as in 'telescope' or 'microscope'.
- Spanish speakers often use the verb leer (to read) with horóscopo, even if they are listening to a forecast on the radio or a podcast.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of a 'horóscopo' is often discussed through the lens of 'la suerte', or 'luck', rather than just planetary positions.
Examples in context
- Leo mi horóscopo cada día.I read my horoscope every day.This sentence shows how to use horóscopo when describing a daily habit.Tatoeba #4563332 by ecorralest101, translation #4563313 by Hybrid
- Mi hermana no puede empezar el día sin leer su horóscopo.My sister can't start the day without reading her horoscope.This sentence illustrates the use of horóscopo in the context of a daily routine.Tatoeba #709096 by darinmex, translation #709095 by darinmex
- Me gustaría obtener mi horóscopo personalizadoI would like to get my personalized horoscope.
- Las predicciones astrológicas son muy populares en este periódicoThe astrological predictions are very popular in this newspaper.
- ¿Leíste tu horóscopo hoy?Did you read your horoscope today?
- Voy a revisar mi horóscopo del día antes de tomar cualquier decisiónI'll check my daily horoscope before making any decisions.
- ¡Ese signo astrológico no parece encajar contigo para nada!That astrological sign doesn't seem to fit you at all!
- El horóscopo dice que hoy será un gran día.The horoscope says today will be a great day.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are having coffee in the morning.
- Lucía¿Leíste tu horóscopo esta mañana, Javier?Did you read your horoscope this morning, Javier?
- JavierNo, no creo en el horóscopo.No, I don't believe in the horoscope.
- Lucía¡Qué lástima! El mío es muy positivo.What a shame! Mine is very positive.
- JavierMe alegro por ti, Lucía.I am happy for you, Lucía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “horoscope” translations and entries horóscopo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries horóscopo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
