Orbe (en. Orb)

/ˈor.βe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Celestial body or element of spherical shape.
The Earth is an orb that orbits around the Sun.
La Tierra es un orbe que gira alrededor del Sol.
Sphere, especially when referring to the shape of a planet.
The orbs of the planets are observable through a telescope.
Los orbes de los planetas son observables a través de un telescopio.
In some traditions, it refers to a sacred circle or a space of power.
In the ceremony, an orb of energy formed around the participants.
En la ceremonia se formó un orbe de energía alrededor de los participantes.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'orbis', which means 'circle' or 'sphere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

orb of the world
It refers to the totality of the earth and its inhabitants.
orbe del mundo
to enter an orb
To enroll or participate in a circle of influence or power.
entrar en un orbe

Related Words

orbital
Relating to the orbit, the path an object follows around another.
orbital
orbitrón
Instrument used to measure the orbit of a celestial body.
orbitrón

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, it informally refers to a bright or eye-catching sphere.
We saw an orb in the art exhibition that dazzled everyone.
Vimos un orbe en la exhibición de arte que deslumbraba a todos.