galaxia

galaxy

noun gah-LAHK-syah Rare

Origin: from Greek galaxías (milky), from gála (milk)

Usage Note

Galaxia is feminine. La Vía Láctea is the Spanish name for the Milky Way galaxy. The adjective galáctico is used both in astronomy and colloquially in Spain to describe something of an astronomically high cost or quality (un fichaje galáctico — a mega-money signing, famously applied to Real Madrid's star signings).

Examples

"Los astrónomos descubrieron una nueva galaxia con el telescopio."

Natural Translation

The astronomers discovered a new galaxy with the telescope.

Related Words

Explore Spanish by topic

SpanishNow

Spanish Accent Marks: 3 Rules for Every Word

A Spanish word needs an accent mark in just three cases: it breaks the default stress, it's a homophone, or a weak vowel splits off. Here are all three rules.

June 3, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Spanish Reflexive Verbs: Me, Te, Se Made Clear

Spanish reflexive verbs use me, te, se for actions you do to yourself. Master the daily-routine pattern, pronoun placement, and shifts like dormir vs dormirse.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

You're Welcome in Spanish: Beyond De Nada

You're welcome in Spanish is more than de nada. Learn con gusto, no hay de qué, a la orden and more — and which to use by region and how formal the moment is.

June 3, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

How to Tell Time in Spanish: A Beginner's Guide

Tell time in Spanish with one formula: es la una vs son las, y and menos for minutes, plus de la mañana, en punto, and 24-hour station times.

June 9, 2026 5 min read