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orients

/ˈɔriənts/ /ˈɔːriənts/

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noun

Este, oriente

The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.

Examples :

"The students lined up facing the orients to watch the sunrise during their morning assembly. "

Los estudiantes se alinearon mirando hacia el este para ver el amanecer durante su asamblea matutina.

geography astronomy direction

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noun

Oriente, perla fina

A pearl originating from the Indian region, reputed to be of great brilliance; (by extension) any pearl of particular beauty and value.

Examples :

"The antique necklace featured several large orients, each shimmering with an inner fire that captivated the light. "

El collar antiguo presentaba varias perlas finas grandes, cada una brillando con un fuego interno que cautivaba la luz.

value material appearance quality

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noun

Brillo, lustre

(by extension) The brilliance or colour of a high-quality pearl.

Examples :

"The subtle orients of the pearl necklace shimmered in the soft light, hinting at its exceptional quality. "

El sutil brillo del collar de perlas brillaba en la suave luz, insinuando su calidad excepcional.

appearance material quality value color

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verb

Orientar, orientar hacia el este

To build or place (something) so as to face eastward.

Examples :

"The family's new garden shed was oriented to face the rising sun. "

El nuevo cobertizo del jardín de la familia se orientó para que diera al sol naciente.

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verb

Orientar

(by extension) To align or place (a person or object) so that his, her, or its east side, north side, etc., is positioned toward the corresponding points of the compass; (specifically) to rotate (a map attached to a plane table) until the line of direction between any two of its points is parallel to the corresponding direction in nature.

Examples :

"The teacher orients the map on the classroom wall so north points upwards, helping the students understand directions. "

El profesor orienta el mapa en la pared del aula para que el norte apunte hacia arriba, lo que ayuda a los estudiantes a comprender las direcciones.

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verb

Orientar, dirigir

To direct towards or point at a particular direction.

Examples :

"The workers oriented all the signs to face the road."

Los trabajadores orientaron todos los letreros para que miraran a la carretera.

direction point

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verb

Orientarse, situarse

To determine which direction one is facing.

Examples :

"Let me just orient myself and we can be on our way."

Déjame orientarme y ya podemos irnos.

direction position nautical

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verb

Orientar, familiarizar

To familiarize (oneself or someone) with a circumstance or situation.

Examples :

"Give him time to orient himself within the new hierarchy."

Dale tiempo para que se familiarice con la nueva jerarquía.

situation action process organization

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verb

Orientar, enfocar

To set the focus of (something) so as to appeal or relate to a certain group.

Examples :

"We will orient our campaign to the youth who are often disinterested."

Orientaremos nuestra campaña a los jóvenes que a menudo están desinteresados.

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verb

Orientar, dirigir

To change direction to face a certain way.

Examples :

"The lost hiker orients himself with a compass before continuing his trek. "

El excursionista perdido se orienta con una brújula antes de continuar su caminata.

direction action position