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"World" in Spanish: mundo
el mundo
World is el mundo (MOON-doh). It is masculine: el mundo. Todo el mundo means everybody. Around the world is por el mundo or alrededor del mundo.
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How to pronounce mundo
Say it
MOON-doh
/ˈmun.do/
MOON-doh. Stress MOON. Soft d. Soft final o. Say mundo in two beats.
"World" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el mundo | the world Default noun. | Default noun. |
| todo el mundo | everybody People, not the planet. | People, not the planet. |
| por el mundo | around the world Travel talk. | Travel talk. |
| el mundo entero | the whole world Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
How to use mundo in real life
- 1News chat
El mundo cambia rápido.
The world changes fast.
El mundo as subject.
- 2Travel dream
Quiero viajar por el mundo.
I want to travel around the world.
Por el mundo.
- 3Group plan
Todo el mundo llega a las ocho.
Everybody arrives at eight.
Todo el mundo.
Mistakes English speakers make with mundo
Incorrect: La mundo es grande.
Correct: El mundo es grande.
Mundo is masculine: el mundo.
Incorrect: Todos el mundo viene.
Correct: Todo el mundo viene.
Say todo el mundo, not todos el mundo.
Good to know
Todo el mundo is everyday for everybody across Latin America. Songs and news still say el mundo for the planet. Keep el with mundo.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Talking about travel plans
ChatPal
¿Quieres ver el mundo algún día?
Do you want to see the world someday?
You
Sí. El mundo es enorme.
Yes. The world is huge.
ChatPal
Empezamos con un país cercano.
We’ll start with a nearby country.
You
Me parece bien.
That sounds good to me.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "World" in Spanish
Is mundo masculine?
Yes: el mundo.
What does todo el mundo mean?
Everybody—not the whole planet.
How do you pronounce mundo?
MOON-doh with stress on MOON.
How do I say around the world?
Por el mundo or alrededor del mundo.
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