Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

meteoro

noun

/miˈtiː.ə.ɹ/

Definition

A meteoro refers to a small celestial object that enters Earth’s atmosphere from space, creating a streak of light as it burns up due to friction with the atmosphere.

Examples

Last night, I saw a bright meteoro flying across the sky.
The annual meteor shower surprises stargazers with its stunning displays.
The scientist explained how meteoros are often mistaken for stars.

Meaning

In English, ‘meteoro’ translates to ‘meteor’, which commonly describes the visible path and light phenomenon created when a meteoroid enters our atmosphere.