geografía mundial
/xeoɡɾafia mundjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'world geography' is translated into Spanish as geografía mundial.
It can be expressed as geografía mundial, though geografía del mundo is also a common way to say 'geography of the world'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of geografía (geography) and mundial (world/worldwide).
Which one should you use?
While geografía mundial is the standard, geografía del mundo is a common alternative meaning 'geography of the world'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, specifically in Mexico and Argentina, the term Geografía Universal may be used.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the adjective mundial follows the noun geografía.
Did you know?
- The Latin root of mundial, mundus, originally meant 'clean' or 'elegant' before it came to mean 'the world'.
- The word mundial shares a root with the English word 'mundane'. While 'mundane' now means boring, it originally described things belonging to the physical 'world'.
- The term mundial is much more common in Spanish to describe international-scale events than the English word 'worldly'.
Examples in context
- Durante el congreso internacional de geografía, se presentaron importantes investigaciones sobre Geografía Mundial.During the international geography conference, significant research on World Geography was presented.
- Mi asignatura favorita en el colegio es Geografía Mundial. Aprendemos sobre climas, montañas y culturas.My favorite subject in school is World Geography. We learn about climates, mountains, and cultures.
- Me interesa mucho la geografía mundial.I am very interested in world geography.
- Él estudia geografía mundial en la universidad.He studies world geography at the university.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking about their school classes.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿qué clase tienes ahora?Daniel, what class do you have now?
- DanielTengo mi clase de geografía mundial.I have my world geography class.
- ElenaEsa materia es muy interesante.That subject is very interesting.
- DanielSí, aprendo mucho sobre los países.Yes, I learn a lot about the countries.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
