hemisphere

• Sustantivo que denota la mitad de una esfera, especialmente una de las dos mitades de la superficie terrestre divididas por el ecuador o un meridiano, o una de las dos mitades del cerebro.

A noun referring to half of a sphere, especially half of the Earth's surface divided by the equator or a meridian, or half of the brain.

1. Half of the EarthB1formalscientific

   One of the two halves of the Earth, divided by the equator (Northern and Southern) or by the prime meridian (Eastern and Western).

   Hemisfério terrestre

   • The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer in June.
   • Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere.
   • The equator divides the Earth into two hemispheres.

2. Half of the brainB2formalscientific

   One of the two halves of the cerebrum of the brain, controlling different functions.

   Hemisferio cerebral

   • The left hemisphere of the brain controls language.
   • Damage to the right hemisphere can affect spatial awareness.
   • Scientists study how each hemisphere processes information.

   Sinónimoscerebral hemisphere