NASA
/nasa/from spelling rulesfeminine
NASA is the Spanish name for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Meaning: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/nasa/
Did you know?
- While the acronym 'NASA' is a proper noun, the Spanish word nasa exists as a common noun meaning a 'basket' or 'trap' used for fishing.
- In certain regions, using the word nasa metaphorically can imply a 'trap' or a 'pitfall', drawing on the physical function of the original fishing basket.
- The word nasa is inherited from the Latin word nassa.
Examples in context
- Tom trabaja para la NASA.Tom works for NASA.This sentence shows how to use NASA when stating someone's employer.Tatoeba #1641739 by Shishir, translation #1641543 by Spamster
- Tengo un amigo que trabaja para la NASA.I have a friend who works for NASA.This example illustrates how to describe a friend's place of work using NASA.Tatoeba #1651339 by hayastan, translation #249772 by CK
- La agencia espacial estadounidense NASA está realizando investigaciones en Marte.The American space agency NASA is conducting research on Mars.
- La NASA se dedica a la exploración espacial desde 1958.NASA has been dedicated to space exploration since 1958.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are watching a news report about a rocket launch.
- Javier¿Viste las noticias de la NASA?Did you see the news from NASA?
- ElenaSí, el cohete de la NASA despegó hoy.Yes, the NASA rocket launched today.
- JavierEs increíble lo que hace la NASA.What NASA does is incredible.
- ElenaEs cierto, Javier, son expertos en el espacio.It's true, Javier, they are experts in space.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nasa” translations, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nasa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
