outer space

• Espaço imenso e aparentemente infinito que existe além da atmosfera terrestre, contendo estrelas, planetas, galáxias e outros corpos celestes. Caracteriza-se por um ambiente próximo do vácuo, com densidade e pressão extremamente baixas.

The vast, seemingly infinite expanse that exists beyond Earth's atmosphere, containing stars, planets, galaxies, and other celestial bodies. It is characterized by a near-vacuum environment with extremely low density and pressure.

1. The universe beyond EarthA2formal

   The vast, seemingly infinite expanse that exists beyond Earth's atmosphere, containing stars, planets, galaxies, and other celestial bodies.

   Espaço sideral

   • Astronauts travel to outer space to conduct scientific experiments.
   • The telescope can see deep into outer space.
   • Outer space is a vacuum with no air or gravity.

2. Figurative: a state of distractionB2informal

   Used informally to describe someone who is not paying attention or is lost in thought.

   Distração

   • He was staring into outer space during the lecture.
   • She seemed to be in outer space, not listening to a word I said.
   • Stop daydreaming and come back from outer space.