🇪🇸 How to say

“sky” in Spanish

cielo
Illustration of "sky" in a Spanish cultural setting
A bright blue sky is filled with fluffy white clouds on a sunny day. People are enjoying the weather at a park, looking up at the beautiful sky above them.

Usage note

The word 'cielo' means 'sky' and is used to describe the space above us. It's common in everyday conversation, especially when talking about the weather.

Examples

  • El cielo es azul.

    The sky is blue.

  • Mira las estrellas en el cielo.

    Look at the stars in the sky.

  • Hoy el cielo está nublado.

    Today the sky is cloudy.

Quick check

What does "cielo" mean?

  • A. sky
  • B. fish
  • C. yesterday
  • D. tree

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