earthly

BrE /ˈɜːθli/ AmE /ˈɜːrθli/

adjective en → es

1 WORLDLY [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to the physical world and not spiritual or religious matters

mundano, terrenal

  • earthly concerns/problems

Collocations earthly pleasures · earthly desires

  • He was more interested in earthly matters than spiritual ones.

    Estaba más interesado en asuntos terrenales que espirituales.

2 EARTH [attributive / predicative] B1

of or relating to the planet Earth; not heavenly or spiritual

terrestre, de la Tierra

  • earthly existence/life

Collocations earthly resources · earthly environment

  • The spaceship landed on Earth's surface.

    El cohete aterrizó en la superficie de la Tierra.