constellation

constelación

Grupo de estrellas que parece formar una figura reconocible en el cielo.

En inglés sencillo: A group of stars that seems to form a recognisable picture or pattern in the sky.

• I can see that constellation.
• She pointed out three constellations in the night sky.
• Can you find the constellation shaped like a hunter?

Sinónimos: star group

Expresiones frecuentes: star constellation, constellation of stars, recognise a constellation

constelación

Una de las 88 zonas del cielo con nombre oficial, que incluye todo lo que se ve dentro de sus límites.

En inglés sencillo: One of 88 officially named areas of the sky, including everything seen within its boundaries.

• The galaxy lies in this constellation.
• Astronomers divide the sky into 88 constellations.
• A constellation includes faint objects as well as bright stars.

Expresiones frecuentes: constellation boundaries, within a constellation, constellation of orion

abanico, conjunto

Conjunto amplio y variado de cosas o personas.

En inglés sencillo: A large and varied collection of things or people.

• She faced a constellation of possibilities.
• The festival brought together a constellation of talented artists.
• A whole constellation of factors shaped the outcome.

Cómo se usa: constellation of something (A constellation of new ideas emerged from the meeting.)

Sinónimos: array, assortment, collection

Expresiones frecuentes: constellation of possibilities, constellation of talent, constellation of factors