Translation of Spanish word "cielo" to English
cielo
/ˈθje.lo/
Meaning
NounThe atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the surface of the Earth as the place where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds are seen.
How to use
Cielo ('sky / heaven') is masculine. Rascacielos — Skyscraper.
🇬🇧 English
sky
Example
Ese año cayó un meteoro del cielo.
That year a meteor fell from the sky.
Me recosté bajo un cálido cielo de Texas.
I lay under a warm Texas sky.
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Common phrases
- azul cielo— sky blue
- cielo despejado— clear sky
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What does the Spanish word "cielo" mean?▼
The Spanish word "cielo" means "sky" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "El cielo está muy azul hoy." (which translates as "That year a meteor fell from the sky.").
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