Pronunciation: [plˈanɛtə] (IPA) 
The word "planeta" is spelled as "plɑːˈnɛtə" in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "plɑː" is pronounced with an open "a" sound followed by a long "ɑː" sound. The next syllable "nɛ" is pronounced with a short "ɛ" sound and the final syllable "tə" is pronounced with a schwa sound. The spelling of the word "planeta" reflects its Latin origin and is commonly used to refer to any large celestial body orbiting around a star.
Planeta
noun
Definition:
1. (Astronomy) A celestial body that orbits around a star, typically spherical in shape and composed of rock and/or gas. Planets are distinguished from other celestial bodies by their ability to clear their orbit of other objects, such as asteroids or comets, through their gravitational pull.
2. (Astrology) In traditional astrology, one of the seven celestial bodies known to influence human life and destiny. Planeta refers to any of the heavenly bodies including the Sun and Moon, as well as the five planets visible to the naked eye: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.
Etymology:
The word "planeta" originates from the Latin term "planeta" or "planēta," which means "wandering star." This is derived from the Greek word "planetēs," meaning "wandering" or "errant." In ancient times, early astronomers observed the different motion of these celestial bodies compared to the fixed stars, leading them to be called "planets" due to their apparent movement across the night sky.
Usage:
1. The discovery of new exoplanets beyond our solar system has expanded our understanding of the universe.
2. According to astrological beliefs, the alignment of certain planets at the time of one's birth can have a significant impact on their personality and life path, as interpreted by astrologers.
The word "planeta" has a relatively straightforward etymology. It comes from the Latin word "planeta", which means "wandering star" or "planet". This in turn derives from the Greek word "planetes", with the same meaning. Originally, the word was used to refer to the planets in our solar system, which were observed to move across the night sky unlike the fixed stars. Over time, the term also came to be used more broadly to refer to any celestial body that orbits around a star.
