"Universo" refers to the totality of known or supposed objects and phenomena throughout space; it encompasses everything that exists, including galaxies, stars, planets, and the vast emptiness between them. In Spanish, "universo" is often used in scientific, philosophical, and metaphorical contexts. The term has a high frequency of use, predominantly in written contexts, especially in literature, science, and educational material, though it is also common in and understood in everyday conversation.
El universo es vasto y enigmático.
The universe is vast and enigmatic.
Muchos científicos se dedican a estudiar el universo y sus componentes.
Many scientists dedicate their lives to studying the universe and its components.
La teoría del Big Bang intenta explicar cómo se originó el universo.
The Big Bang theory attempts to explain how the universe originated.
"Universo" is not commonly featured in many idiomatic expressions, but its broader themes can inspire a few metaphorical usage patterns that highlight the concept of vastness or an encompassing nature. Here are some related expressions:
Ella a veces parece estar en su propio universo y no escucha lo que decimos.
She sometimes seems to be in her own universe and doesn't hear what we say.
"Universo paralelo"
Parallel universe
La idea de un universo paralelo es fascinante para muchos científicos.
The idea of a parallel universe is fascinating for many scientists.
"Crear su propio universo"
To create one's own universe
The word "universo" comes from the latino "universum", which means "all things turned into one," derived from "uni-" meaning "one" and "versus", a form of the verb "vertere" meaning "to turn". This etymology reflects the concept of togetherness and the entirety of existence in one scope.
Synonyms: - Cosmos - Creación - Totalidad
Antonyms: - Partícula (particle) - Fragmento (fragment) - Sección (section)