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    Desorientado (en. Disorientated)

    /desoɾjenˈtado/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Not knowing where one is or where one is going.
    After getting lost in the woods, he felt completely disoriented.
    Después de perderse en el bosque, se sintió completamente desorientado.
    Not having a clear goal or direction in life.
    Since he changed jobs, he has felt disoriented about his professional future.
    Desde que cambió de trabajo, se ha sentido desorientado acerca de su futuro profesional.
    Confused or misplaced in a situation.
    The new student seemed disoriented on his first day of class.
    El nuevo estudiante parecía desorientado en su primer día de clase.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'des-' indicating negation and the verb 'orientar.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be disoriented
    Not knowing which path to take or how to act in a situation.
    estar desorientado
    to feel disoriented
    Having a sense of confusion or lack of direction.
    sentirse desorientado

    Related Words

    orient
    To direct or guide toward a place, goal, or situation.
    orientar
    direction
    The course or path taken to go to a place.
    dirección

    Slang Meanings

    To be lost at the party.
    That guy is so disoriented that he doesn't even know where the bar is.
    Ese tipo está tan desorientado que no sabe ni donde está la barra.
    Not knowing what to do.
    After the breakup, he is disoriented and doesn't know whether to go on a trip or stay at home.
    Después de la ruptura, está desorientado y no sabe si irse de viaje o quedarse en casa.