Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Moon in Spanish: Luna
Luna · noun (feminine) · LOO-nah
Moon in Spanish is luna, a feminine noun used across all Spanish-speaking countries. Luna appears in countless expressions, from luna de miel (honeymoon) to media luna (half moon or crescent). As a proper noun, Luna is also a popular given name throughout the Hispanic world.
Luna is LOO-nah, two syllables with the stress on LOO. The u sounds like the oo in food, and the final a is open and clear.
La luna llena iluminó todo el valle.
The full moon lit up the entire valley.
Moon in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for moon, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| luna | moon | LOO-nah | Default, widely understood |
| satélite | moon | scientific/astronomical context | |
| claro de luna | moon | moonlight (poetic) |
How Native Speakers Use Luna
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Describing the night sky
Mira qué bonita está la luna esta noche.
Look how beautiful the moon is tonight.
A common conversational observation about the night sky using the definite article la before luna.
Moon phases
Según el calendario, mañana habrá luna nueva.
According to the calendar, tomorrow there will be a new moon.
Moon phases in Spanish: luna nueva (new moon), cuarto creciente (first quarter), luna llena (full moon), cuarto menguante (last quarter).
Idiomatic expression
Desde la boda no han parado de viajar — todavía están en su luna de miel.
Since the wedding they haven't stopped traveling — they're still on their honeymoon.
Luna de miel literally means moon of honey and is the standard term for honeymoon across all dialects.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Luna
Using masculine article
Incorrect: El luna brilla mucho.
Correct: La luna brilla mucho.
Luna is feminine and always takes the feminine article la. Despite ending in -a being a strong hint, some learners default to el with celestial bodies because sol (sun) is masculine.
Confusing luna with lunes
Incorrect: Hoy es luna. (meaning Monday)
Correct: Hoy es lunes.
Luna means moon while lunes means Monday. They share the Latin root (dies Lunae, day of the moon), but in modern Spanish they are distinct words with different uses.
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Common Questions About Moon in Spanish
- How do you say moon in Spanish?
- The Spanish word for moon is luna (LOO-nah), a feminine noun that takes the article la. It is universal across all Spanish-speaking regions with no regional alternatives.
- What does luna de miel mean?
- Luna de miel translates literally as moon of honey and is the standard Spanish expression for honeymoon, used identically across Spain and Latin America to describe a newlywed couple's post-wedding trip.
- Is Luna used as a name in Spanish?
- Luna is one of the most popular girl's names in Spanish-speaking countries and has risen in popularity worldwide, ranking among the top baby names in Spain, Mexico, and the United States in recent years.