espacio

space

noun ehs-PAH-syoh Common

Origin: From Latin spatium (space, distance).

Also means

outer space

Usage Note

Espacio covers physical space, blank space on a page, and outer space (el espacio exterior). The adjective espacioso means 'spacious'. Note the -cio ending is pronounced '-syoh', not '-thee-oh' — SESEO applies here as everywhere in Latin America and most of southern Spain.

Examples

"No hay espacio en el armario."

Natural Translation

There is no space in the wardrobe.

Literal Translation

Not there-is space in the wardrobe

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