universo
/uniˈbeɾso/masculine
The English phrase universe is translated into Spanish as universo.
universo is a masculine noun used to refer to the sum of everything that exists, the Universe or an entity similar to our own universe.
Meaning: sum of everything that exists (name)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/uniˈbeɾso/
Did you know?
- The word universo shares the same root as universidad, suggesting that a university is a place where 'all' knowledge is brought together.
- Spanish speakers sometimes use el universo in a superstitious context to describe 'fate' or 'destiny' when explaining a strange coincidence.
- In Spanish literature, the concept of the universo is frequently contrasted with el microcosmos to describe the relationship between the vast outer space and the human soul.
Examples in context
- El universo me odia.The universe hates me.This sentence is useful for expressing the idea that the universo hates you.Tatoeba #4987871 by Shishir, translation #2771645 by Hybrid
- Dios creó el universo.God made the universe.This sentence is useful for describing the creation of the universo by God.Tatoeba #1238859 by Shishir, translation #269647 by CK
- El universo es infinito.The universe is endless.This sentence is useful for stating that the universo is endless.Tatoeba #686887 by Shishir, translation #682267 by Source_VOA
- El universo es un lugar vasto y misterioso.The universe is a vast and mysterious place.
- La astronomía estudia el universo y sus fenómenos.Astronomy studies the universe and its phenomena.
- El cosmos alberga infinidad de galaxias y estrellas.The cosmos harbors countless galaxies and stars.
- El firmamento nocturno revela la belleza del universo.The night sky reveals the beauty of the universe.
- 161 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are looking at the stars at night.
- SofíaEl universo es realmente fascinante, ¿verdad?The universe is truly fascinating, right?
- MateoSí, me pregunto qué más hay allí.Yes, I wonder what else is out there.
- SofíaParece que el universo no tiene final.It seems that the universe has no end.
- MateoEs increíble pensar en eso, Sofía.It's incredible to think about that, Sofía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “universe” translations and entries universo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.