nounmasculinepl: planetas
planet
1. A celestial body orbiting a star, large enough to be rounded by its own gravity, and having cleared its orbital path of other debris
Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
A Terra é o terceiro planeta do Sol.
2. In astronomy, any of the eight major celestial bodies in our solar system
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
Júpiter é o maior planeta do nosso sistema solar.
3. Figuratively, a world or sphere of activity
She lives in a different planet when it comes to fashion.
Ela vive em outro planeta quando se trata de moda.
In Brazilian Portuguese and Portuguese culture, 'planeta' is used in educational contexts to teach astronomy and science. The phrase 'estar em outro planeta' (to be on another planet) is a common idiom meaning someone is distracted or not paying attention. Portuguese-speaking countries have significant interest in space exploration, reflected in their astronomical terminology.
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