agujero negro

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aɡuˌxeɾo ˈneɡɾo/ [a.ɣ̞uˌxe.ɾo ˈne.ɣ̞ɾo]
  • Audio (Venezuela):(file)
  • Syllabification: a‧gu‧je‧ro ne‧gro

Noun

agujero negro m (plural agujeros negros)

  1. (astronomy) black hole
    Synonym: hoyo negro

Usage notes

  • In countries like Spain or Argentina, where the words "hoyo" (concavity) and "agujero" (opening) is differentiated, "agujero negro" is used. In other countries like Mexico and Chile where "hoyo" and "agujero" are synonyms, both can be used.

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