Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say World in Spanish: Mundo
Mundo · noun (masculine) · MOON-doh
World in Spanish is mundo (el mundo). It covers the physical planet, the realm of human experience, and specific domains (el mundo de la moda = the fashion world). It appears in many common expressions like todo el mundo (everyone/everybody).
MOON-doh
Quiero viajar por todo el mundo antes de cumplir cuarenta.
I want to travel the whole world before I turn forty.
World in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for world, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| mundo | world | MOON-doh | Default, widely understood |
| orbe | world | literary/poetic |
How Native Speakers Use Mundo
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
The planet
El mundo tiene más de ocho mil millones de habitantes.
The world has more than eight billion inhabitants.
Mundo refers to planet Earth and its population.
Everyone (idiomatic)
Todo el mundo sabe que ella canta muy bien.
Everyone knows she sings very well.
Todo el mundo is a fixed expression meaning everyone or everybody.
A specific domain
En el mundo de los negocios, la puntualidad es clave.
In the business world, punctuality is key.
El mundo de... introduces a specific field or sphere, like English world of.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Mundo
Translating everyone as todos el mundo
Incorrect: Todos el mundo vino a la fiesta.
Correct: Todo el mundo vino a la fiesta.
The expression is todo el mundo (all the world), not todos el mundo. Todo is singular here, modifying mundo.
Confusing mundo with tierra
Incorrect: El mundo gira alrededor del sol.
Correct: La Tierra gira alrededor del sol.
For astronomical context (the planet orbiting the sun), Tierra (Earth) is more precise. Mundo emphasizes the human world.
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Common Questions About World in Spanish
- How do you say world in Spanish?
- World is mundo (el mundo). It is used for the planet, humanity, and specific domains. Todo el mundo is a common idiom meaning everyone.
- What is the difference between mundo and tierra?
- Mundo is the world (human civilization, the globe conceptually). Tierra is Earth (the physical planet) or earth/land/soil depending on context.
- How do you say World Cup in Spanish?
- World Cup is Copa del Mundo or Mundial. The FIFA World Cup is commonly called el Mundial in everyday conversation.