zodiac

• Sustantivo que designa la franja circular de la esfera celeste que se extiende a ambos lados de la eclíptica, dividida en doce constelaciones o signos, utilizada en astrología y astronomía; también se refiere a la representación gráfica de dicha franja, a menudo en forma de diagrama circular con los signos.

A noun referring to a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side of the ecliptic, divided into 12 constellations or signs used in astrology, often represented as a circular diagram.

1. Astronomical beltB2formalscientific

   A belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side of the ecliptic, divided into twelve constellations or signs used for astrological purposes.

   Zodíaco

   • The zodiac is divided into twelve equal parts, each named after a constellation.
   • Astronomers study the zodiac to understand the movement of planets.
   • The sun passes through each sign of the zodiac during the year.

2. Astrological diagramB2formalscientific

   A circular diagram representing the twelve zodiacal constellations and their signs, used in astrology.

   Zodíaco (diagrama astrológico)

   • The astrologer drew a zodiac chart for the client's birth date.
   • Many people read their daily horoscope based on the zodiac.
   • The zodiac wheel shows the positions of the planets at a given time.