Vega
/ˈbeɡa/
Vega is the Spanish name for the brightest star in the constellation Lyra.
This term is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the star Vega.
Meaning: the brightest star in the constellation Lyra (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈbeɡa/.
Did you know?
- The famous city name 'Las Vegas' is directly related to the Spanish word vega, as it literally translates to 'The Meadows'.
- The star Vega takes its name from the Arabic phrase an-nasr al-wāqiʕ, which means 'the falling eagle'.
- While the star's name is celestial, the Spanish word vega refers to a fertile, low-lying meadow near a river.
Examples in context
- ¡Mira, ahí está La Vega, brilla con fuerza hoy!Look, there's La Vega, shining brightly today!
- Vega es una estrella muy brillante.Vega is a very bright star.
- Puedes ver a Vega en la constelación de Lyra.You can see Vega in the constellation of Lyra.
- La magnitud de Vega es impresionante.The magnitude of Vega is impressive.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are stargazing in the garden.
- JavierLucía, ¿sabes cuál es esa estrella?Lucía, do you know which star that is?
- LucíaSí, creo que esa es Vega.Yes, I think that is Vega.
- JavierEs impresionante lo mucho que brilla.It is impressive how much it shines.
- LucíaEs una de las más famosas.It is one of the most famous ones.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vega” translations and entries Vega, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Vega, vega, CC BY-SA 4.0.
