astronomía

astronomy

noun ahs-troh-noh-MEE-ah Rare

Origin: Greek astronomia, from astron (star) + nomos (law/arrangement)

Usage Note

Astronomía is the scientific study of celestial bodies, distinct from astrología (astrology) — a false-friend trap for learners. The practitioner is astrónomo/a. Spain's IAC (Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias) in the Canary Islands is one of the world's leading observatories.

Examples

"La astronomía estudia las estrellas y los planetas."

Natural Translation

Astronomy studies stars and planets.

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