pianeta
/ˈpja.ne.ta/A celestial body that orbits a star and does not produce light of its own.
Marte è un pianeta del sistema solare.
Mars is a planet in the solar system.
In astronomy, 'pianeta' refers to any of the eight major planets orbiting the Sun, as well as exoplanets orbiting other stars.
A celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical due to its own gravity, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.
Plutone non è più considerato un pianeta a causa della sua orbita non pulita.
Pluto is no longer considered a planet due to its unclean orbit.
This definition aligns with the International Astronomical Union's (IAU) 2006 definition of a planet.
A person, thing, or place that is central or dominant in a particular sphere or context.
Roma è stata il pianeta della politica romana.
Rome was the planet of Roman politics.
This figurative use is poetic or literary and less common in everyday language.
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💡Pro Tip
Remembering the planets
A mnemonic to remember the order of the planets in the solar system is: 'Margherita Ti Manda Una Nave Grigia, Solo Uova.' (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune).
⚡Gold Rule
Gender and number
Always use the masculine singular form 'il pianeta' and plural 'i pianeti' in Italian. The word is never feminine.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'planēta', from Ancient Greek 'πλανήτης' (planētēs, 'wanderer'), from 'πλανάω' (planáō, 'to wander'), referring to the apparent motion of planets across the sky.
📝Usage Notes
In Italian, 'pianeta' is always masculine ('il pianeta', 'i pianeti'). The plural 'pianeti' follows regular Italian noun conjugation rules.