supernova
/supeɾˈnoba/feminine
The English phrase "supernova" is translated into Spanish as supernova.
The word supernova refers to an exploding star. Other related astronomical terms include Galaxia (galaxy), Planeta (planet), Constelación (constellation) and Nebulosa (nebula).
Meaning: exploding star (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun supernova is feminine. Because of this, it is preceded by the feminine article la (the supernova) rather than the masculine article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/supeɾˈnoba/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word nova comes from the Latin for 'new', because ancient astronomers thought these exploding stars were brand new stars appearing in the sky.
- In poetic Spanish, the concept of a supernova is often linked to the word estallido, which can mean both a physical explosion and a sudden emotional outburst.
- The word supernova is an example of a 'universal' scientific term in Spanish that remains unchanged regardless of whether the speaker is in Mexico, Spain or Argentina.
Examples in context
- Estaba leyendo un artículo científico sobre supernovas y su impacto en la creación de nuevos elementos en el universo.I was reading a scientific article about supernovae and their impact on the creation of new elements in the universe.
- ¿Sabías que las supernovas son explosiones estelares que ocurren al final de la vida de una estrella?Did you know that supernovae are stellar explosions that occur at the end of a star's life?
- La supernova brillará intensamente en el cielo.The supernova will shine brightly in the sky.
- Los astrónomos detectaron una nueva supernova.The astronomers detected a new supernova.
- Esa supernova es visible con un telescopio.That supernova is visible with a telescope.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are looking at the night sky through a telescope.
- Javier¿Ves aquella supernova allá?Do you see that supernova over there?
- ElenaSí, la supernova es impresionante.Yes, the supernova is impressive.
- JavierEs la más brillante de la galaxia.It is the brightest in the galaxy.
- ElenaQué maravilla de luz tiene.What a wonderful light it has.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “supernova” translations and entries supernova, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
