No. 2,887 in Spanish
satélite
An object that orbits a planet, either naturally (e.g., moons) or artificially (e.g., man-made devices).
In a sentence
El satélite artificial orbita alrededor de la Tierra.
The artificial satellite orbits around Earth.
The word 'satélite' refers to a human-made object placed in orbit around a celestial body for scientific, communication, or other purposes.
La Luna es el satélite natural de nuestro planeta.
The Moon is the natural satellite of our planet.
In this context, 'satélite' means a celestial body that naturally orbits a planet.
La ciudad pequeña funciona como un satélite de la metrópoli.
The small city functions as a satellite of the metropolis.
Here, 'satélite' metaphorically describes a smaller entity that is dependent on or connected to a larger one.
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