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    Órbita (en. Orbit)

    ˈorβita

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The trajectory traced by a planet or another celestial body around a star, such as the Sun.
    The Earth has an elliptical orbit around the Sun.
    La Tierra tiene una órbita elíptica alrededor del Sol.
    The path followed by a satellite around a planet.
    The satellite is in geostationary orbit.
    El satélite está en órbita geostacionaria.
    In a figurative sense, it refers to the scope or sphere of activity of something.
    His work is outside the orbit of government responsibilities.
    Su trabajo está fuera de la órbita de las responsabilidades del gobierno.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'orbita', which means 'circle' or 'trajectory'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into orbit
    To enter a complicated or unexpected situation.
    caer en órbita
    to be in someone's orbit
    To be within the circle of influence or proximity of a person.
    estar en la órbita de alguien
    to go out of orbit
    To stop participating in a group or activity.
    salirse de la órbita

    Related Words

    satellite
    Celestial body that orbits around a planet.
    satélite
    gravity
    Force that attracts bodies towards the center of the Earth or other planets.
    gravidad
    astronomy
    Science that studies celestial bodies and the universe.
    astronomía

    Slang Meanings

    To be out of control in a situation.
    That party went out of its orbit.
    Esa fiesta se salió de su órbita.
    To feel overwhelmed or lost in a social context.
    I was so nervous at the meeting that I felt out of orbit.
    Estaba tan nervioso en la reunión que me sentí fuera de órbita.