el cielo

Meaning

El cielo means the sky, especially what you look at when you watch stars, clouds, or a launch. It is a core word for night-sky descriptions.

Common Phrases

• el cielo despejado — the clear sky
• mirar hacia arriba — to look up

Example

Hoy el cielo esta claro para ver estrellas.

Today the sky is clear to see stars.

Common Mistake

Mixing sky and heaven: el cielo can mean both, so add context like estrellas for the night sky; avoid vague el cielo es bonito when you mean stargazing.