Horizonte (en. Horizon)
/oɾiˈson̪te/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Line where the sky and the earth seem to meet.
From the top of the mountain, the horizon looked stunning.
Desde la cima de la montaña, el horizonte se veía impresionante.
Perspective or scope in the development of ideas or projects.
It is important to broaden the horizon of our goals.
Es importante ampliar el horizonte de nuestras metas.
The limit of vision or knowledge.
His experiences abroad broadened his cultural horizon.
Sus experiencias en el extranjero ampliaron su horizonte cultural.
Etymology
From the Latin 'horizontem', which means 'the one found at the level of the horizon'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
broaden horizons
Expand knowledge or experiences.
ampliar horizontes
see beyond the horizon
Have a broader vision of the future.
ver más allá del horizonte
Related Words
azimuth
Direction of an object viewed from a reference point.
azimut
panorama
Wide view of a landscape or situation.
panorama
perspective
Way of seeing something.
perspectiva
Slang Meanings
A bright future or one full of opportunities.
Study hard, as the horizon is promising.
Estudia duro, que el horizonte es prometedor.
Referring to situations that appear complicated.
With that project, the horizon looks difficult.
Con ese proyecto, el horizonte se ve difícil.