earth

S1 W1

BrE /ɜːθ/ AmE /ɜːrθ/

noun en → es

1 PLANET [singular] A1

the planet we live on, the third from the sun in our solar system

tierra, planeta Tierra

  • the earth

Collocations earth's atmosphere · earth's surface

  • The earth is the only planet known to support life.

    La Tierra es el único planeta conocido que alberga vida.

2 GROUND [singular] A1

the solid surface of the world, especially as distinct from the sky or sea

tierra, suelo

  • on earth

Collocations earth's surface · underground

  • The seeds are planted in the earth.

    Las semillas se plantan en la tierra.

3 EARTHQUAKE [singular] B1

a sudden movement of the ground caused by movements deep within the earth, often causing damage and loss of life

terremoto, sismo

  • an earthquake

Collocations earthquake prediction · earthquake warning system

  • The earthquake caused widespread damage.

    El terremoto causó daños generalizados.

4 EARTHY [adjective] B2

connected with the earth or soil, often used to describe food that is grown in the ground and not processed much

terroso, de la tierra

  • earthly

Collocations earthy flavors · earthy ingredients

  • The soup has an earthy flavor.

    La sopa tiene un sabor terroso.

5 EARTHY [adjective] B2

simple and direct, often in a way that is not very polite or refined

terrenal, crudo

  • earthy

Collocations earthy humor · earthy language

  • She has an earthy sense of humor.

    Ella tiene un sentido del humor terrenal.

6 ART [singular] C1

a type of art that uses clay or other materials from the ground to make objects, often by shaping and firing them in a kiln

arcilla, cerámica

  • pottery

Collocations earthenware pottery · clay modeling

  • The museum has a collection of ancient earth art.

    El museo tiene una colección de arte antiguo hecho con arcilla.

7 EARTHY [adjective] C1

connected with the soil or ground, often used to describe things that are natural and not artificial

natural, de la tierra

  • earthy

Collocations earthly materials · natural elements

  • The house is built with earthy materials.

    La casa está construida con materiales naturales.

8 EARTHY [adjective] C1

connected with the soil or ground, often used to describe things that are natural and not artificial

natural, de la tierra

  • earthy

Collocations earthly elements · natural resources

  • The garden is full of earthy plants.

    El jardín está lleno de plantas naturales.