luna
/ˈluna/feminine
The Spanish word for moon is luna.
luna refers to the natural satellite of the Earth. You can also use the adjective lunar to describe things related to the moon.
Meaning: the natural satellite of planet Earth (noun)
Which one should you use?
When referring specifically to Earth's natural satellite as a proper noun, use the capitalized form Luna. For general or scientific descriptions of the moon as a natural satellite of the Earth, the formal expression Satélite natural de la Tierra may be used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
luna is a feminine noun and requires the feminine article la.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈluna/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if someone says they are 'estar en la luna', they do not mean they are physically on the moon, but rather that they are daydreaming or completely distracted.
- The word luna is the root of the Spanish word lunes, which means 'Monday'. This reflects the ancient custom of naming the day after the moon.
- The Spanish word luna is a cognate of the English word 'lunatic'. Both derive from the Latin root for moon, based on the ancient belief that moon phases caused temporary insanity.
Examples in context
- Se ve la luna.The moon is out.This sentence shows how to say the moon is visible using luna.Tatoeba #5569495 by swyter, translation #2171521 by CK
- Vivo en la luna.I live on the moon.This sentence uses luna to describe living on the moon.Tatoeba #10031302 by manufrutos, translation #10031143 by shekitten
- La luna ya salió.The moon is already out.This sentence uses luna to say the moon has already come out.Tatoeba #1189944 by marcelostockle, translation #387413 by CK
- Ayer pude observar la luna en todo su esplendor desde mi ventana.Yesterday, I was able to observe the moon in all its glory from my window.
- El estudio de las mareas está estrechamente relacionado con el satélite natural de la Tierra.The study of tides is closely related to the moon, the natural satellite of the Earth.
- 173 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is sitting outside on a balcony at night.
- DanielElena, mira qué bonita es la luna.Elena, look how beautiful the moon is.
- ElenaSí, Daniel, la luna ilumina todo el jardín.Yes, Daniel, the moon illuminates the whole garden.
- DanielEs una noche perfecta para estar aquí.It is a perfect night to be here.
- ElenaTienes razón, es muy romántico.You are right, it is very romantic.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “moon” translations and entries luna, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
