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    Horizontes (en. Horizons)

    /oɾiˈθontes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Apparent boundary between the earth and the sky.
    From the mountain, the horizons look infinite.
    Desde la montaña, los horizontes se ven infinitos.
    Future perspectives or possibilities.
    Education opens new horizons in people's lives.
    La educación abre nuevos horizontes en la vida de las personas.
    Area or extent visible from a specific point.
    The ocean horizon was spectacular at sunset.
    El horizonte marino era espectacular al atardecer.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'horizon', which derives from the Greek 'horizon', meaning 'limiting line'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    broaden horizons
    Expanding knowledge or experiences.
    ampliar horizontes
    under the horizon
    At sunset, moments that occur near dusk.
    bajo el horizonte
    see beyond the horizon
    Having a broader vision of possibilities.
    ver más allá del horizonte

    Related Words

    horizontal
    That is in a line parallel to the horizon.
    horizontal
    cultural horizon
    Set of values and beliefs in a social group.
    horizonte cultural
    educational horizon
    Scope of opportunities and knowledge that can be attained through education.
    horizonte educativo

    Slang Meanings

    New opportunities
    After his trip, he returned with fresh horizons.
    Después de su viaje, volvió con horizontes frescos.
    Life prospects
    Working abroad opened many horizons for him.
    El trabajo en el extranjero le abrió muchos horizontes.