universe

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BrE /ˈjuː.nɪ.vɜːs/ AmE /ˈjuː.nə.vɜːrs/

noun en → es

1 COSMOS [singular] A2

all the space, stars, planets, etc., that exists beyond the earth; everything in existence

universo, cosmos

  • the universe

Collocations the universe as a whole · explore the universe

  • Scientists are still trying to understand how the universe began.

    Los científicos aún están tratando de entender cómo comenzó el universo.

2 REALITY [singular] B1

all that exists or can be imagined; everything in the world and beyond

realidad, existencia

  • the universe

Collocations the universe of ideas · a universe of possibilities

  • In his mind, the universe was full of endless possibilities.

    En su mente, el universo estaba lleno de posibilidades infinitas.