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cielo means sky — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: December 27, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

cielo

noun • /[SYE-lo]/

sky

Example:

El cielo bailaba con colores.

The sky danced with colors.

🧠 What does cielo mean?

Cielo is a masculine noun that primarily refers to the sky, the atmosphere and outer space visible from the Earth's surface. It encompasses everything above us, including the sun, moon, stars, and clouds. In a figurative or religious sense, 'cielo' also means heaven or paradise, a place of ultimate happiness or the afterlife. Additionally, it is frequently used as a term of endearment, similar to 'darling' or 'sweetheart'.

📚 Extra examples

  • El cielo está completamente despejado esta mañana.
    The sky is completely clear this morning.
  • Me encanta acostarme en la hierba y mirar las nubes en el cielo.
    I love to lie on the grass and watch the clouds in the sky.
  • En muchas culturas, el cielo es un símbolo de lo divino.
    In many cultures, the sky is a symbol of the divine.
  • Mi abuela solía decirme: 'Gracias, mi cielo'.
    My grandmother used to say to me: 'Thank you, my darling'.
  • La pintura representa a los ángeles en el cielo.
    The painting depicts angels in heaven.

💡 Did You Know?

The Spanish expression 'mover cielo y tierra' (literally 'to move sky and earth') is equivalent to the English idiom 'to move heaven and earth'. It means to make every possible effort to achieve something.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "cielo"

Synonyms: firmamento, paraíso, edén, gloria
Opposites: tierra, suelo, infierno

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'sky' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'sky' is 'cielo'.
How do you pronounce 'cielo' in Spanish?
The word 'cielo' is pronounced 'SYEH-loh'. The 'ci' combination sounds like 'syeh' in Latin America and most of Spain, or 'thyeh' in some parts of Spain. The 'o' at the end is short and clear.
How do you use 'cielo' in a sentence?
You can use 'cielo' to talk about the weather or astronomy. For example: 'Me encanta mirar el cielo azul.' (I love looking at the blue sky.)
What is the English translation of 'cielo'?
The primary English translation of 'cielo' is 'sky'. It can also be translated as 'heaven'.
Does 'cielo' change for gender or number?
'Cielo' is a masculine noun. Its plural form is 'cielos'. For example, 'los cielos nublados' (the cloudy skies).
Is 'cielo' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'cielo' is a very common word used daily to talk about the weather, nature, and also as an affectionate term of endearment.
Does 'cielo' have slang or double meanings?
Yes. Besides 'sky', 'cielo' means 'heaven' in a religious or spiritual context. It is also a very common term of endearment, similar to 'darling' or 'sweetheart'. For example, 'Hola, mi cielo' (Hello, my darling).
Is 'cielo' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The use of 'cielo' for both 'sky' and 'heaven' is consistent across Spain and Latin America. As a term of endearment, its frequency might vary by region, but it is widely understood everywhere.

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