Translation of Spanish word "el mundo" to English
el mundo
/el ˈmun.do/
Meaning
NounThe subjective human experience, regarded collectively; human collective existence; existence in general; the reality we live in.
How to use
El mundo ('world') is masculine. Todo el mundo is a very common idiom meaning 'everyone'.
🇬🇧 English
the world
Example
El mundo es un lugar grande con muchas culturas.
The world is a big place with many cultures.
Me gusta viajar por el mundo.
I like to travel the world.
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Common phrases
- todo el mundo— everyone / everybody
- en todo el mundo— all over the world
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What does the Spanish word "el mundo" mean?▼
The Spanish word "el mundo" means "the world" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "El mundo es un lugar grande con muchas culturas." (which translates as "The world is a big place with many cultures.").
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