mundo
/ˈmundo/masculine
The Spanish word for "world" is mundo.
mundo is used to refer to the inhabited planet.
Meaning: inhabited planet (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term el universo can sometimes be used to express the world, particularly in a more poetic or philosophical sense.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmundo/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers use the expression de todo el mundo to mean 'from everywhere', but it is also used colloquially to mean 'everyone'.
- The word mundo is a semi-learned borrowing, meaning it was adapted into Spanish from Latin scholarly texts rather than evolving naturally from spoken street language.
- The phrase el fin del mundo is used not only for the apocalypse but also to describe a place that is extremely far away or remote.
Examples in context
- Paz en el mundo.Let there be peace in the world.This sentence shows the use of mundo in a wish for peace.Tatoeba #4553966 by swyter, translation #4541428 by Jesse
- El mundo es duro.The world is harsh.This sentence uses mundo to describe the nature of the world.Tatoeba #1134318 by marcelostockle, translation #1363635 by marcelostockle
- Vivo en tu mundo.I live in your world.This sentence demonstrates using mundo to describe a personal environment or reality.Tatoeba #2295341 by Shishir, translation #2325331 by BraveSentry
- Las decisiones que tomemos hoy tendrán un impacto en el mundo de mañana.The decisions we make today will have an impact on the world of tomorrow.
- La Tierra es nuestro hogar y debemos cuidarla.The Earth is our home, and we must take care of it.
- Los avances tecnológicos nos han permitido descubrir más sobre el globo terrestre.Technological advances have allowed us to discover more about the world.
- Me encantaría viajar y conocer diferentes partes del planeta.I would love to travel and explore different parts of the world.
- Debemos trabajar juntos por el bienestar del orbe.We must work together for the well-being of the world.
- Cada persona es una pequeña parte del universo que conforma el mundo.Each person is a small part of the universe that makes up the world.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are looking at a map of the planet.
- JavierEl mundo es muy grande.The world is very big.
- ElenaSí, hay muchos países en el mundo.Yes, there are many countries in the world.
- JavierMe gustaría viajar por todo el mundo.I would like to travel all over the world.
- ElenaEs un sueño increíble, Javier.It is an incredible dream, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “world” translations and entries mundo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mundo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
