zodiac

BrE /ˈzəʊ.dɪ.æk/ AmE /ˈzoʊ.di.æk/

noun en → es

1 ASTROLOGY [singular] B1

a system of astrology based on the twelve signs of the zodiac, each associated with a period during which the sun passes through one of the twelve constellations in the sky.

zodiaco, signo del zodiaco

  • the zodiac

Collocations sign of the zodiac · zodiac sign

  • She was born under the sign of Leo in the zodiac.

    Ella nació bajo el signo de Leo en el zodiaco.

2 ASTRONOMY [singular] C1

the belt of the sky extending about eight degrees to either side of the ecliptic, which includes the paths of the sun, moon, and principal planets.

zodiaco (astronómico)

  • the zodiac

Collocations path of the sun in the zodiac · ecliptic path

  • The planets move along the ecliptic, which is part of the zodiac.

    Los planetas se mueven a lo largo de la eclíptica, que es parte del zodiaco.