sphere

S2 W2

BrE /sfɪə/ AmE /sfɪr/

noun en → es

1 SHAPE A2

a three-dimensional object that is completely round, like a ball

esfera

Collocations a sphere of glass

  • The Earth can be thought of as a sphere.

    La Tierra puede pensarse como una esfera.

2 AREA B1

an area of activity, interest, or experience

área, campo, esfera

  • in the sphere of something

Collocations sphere of influence · sphere of knowledge

  • He works in the sphere of international relations.

    Trabaja en el campo de las relaciones internacionales.

3 SOCIAL B2

a social group or class, especially one that is separate from others and has its own activities and interests

círculo social, esfera social

Collocations social sphere

  • She moved in different social spheres.

    Ella se movió en diferentes círculos sociales.

10 GEOGRAPHY C1

a part of the Earth's surface, especially one that is considered as a region or area

zona geográfica, región

Collocations polar sphere

  • The polar sphere is covered in ice.

    La zona polar está cubierta de hielo.