Júpiter
/ˈxupiteɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for the planet Jupiter is Júpiter.
Júpiter refers specifically to the planet Jupiter.
Meaning: planet (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
This is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxupiteɾ/
Did you know?
- While the first letter of Júpiter is a 'J', it is pronounced as a strong breathy 'H' sound in Spanish, which differs significantly from the English 'J' sound.
- In Spanish, the name Júpiter is used not only for the planet but also for the Roman king of gods, who is the equivalent of the Greek god Zeus.
- In Spanish poetry and literature, referencing Júpiter often serves as a metaphor for supreme power or an unreachable authority figure.
Examples in context
- Júpiter es muy grande.Jupiter is very large.This sentence is useful for describing the size of Júpiter.Tatoeba #2129815 by Shishir, translation #1812118 by Bah_Dure
- Júpiter es un planeta.Jupiter is a planet.This sentence is useful for identifying Júpiter as a planet.Tatoeba #10247919 by Seael, translation #7587115 by _undertoad
- ¿Cuántas lunas tiene Júpiter?How many moons does Jupiter have?This sentence is useful for asking about the number of moons belonging to Júpiter.Tatoeba #1821050 by Shishir, translation #1820916 by Amastan
- Júpiter es el mayor planeta del sistema solar.Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
- ¿Sabías que Júpiter tiene una gran mancha roja?Did you know Jupiter has a big red spot?
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Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a star chart in a park.
- Alejandro¿Ves a Júpiter en el cielo?Do you see Jupiter in the sky?
- ElenaSí, Júpiter brilla mucho esta noche.Yes, Jupiter is shining brightly tonight.
- AlejandroEs mi planeta favorito.It is my favorite planet.
- ElenaA mí también me gusta mucho.I like it a lot too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jupiter” translations and entries Júpiter, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
