Orense (en. Orense)

/oˈɾense/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Capital city of the province of Ourense in Galicia.
Orense is known for its spas and architectural heritage.
Orense es conocida por sus termas y su patrimonio arquitectónico.
Province of Galicia, with the city of Orense as its capital.
The province of Orense has rich biodiversity.
La provincia de Orense cuenta con una rica biodiversidad.
River that gives its name to the city, which is a tributary of the Duero River.
The Orense river flows through beautiful natural landscapes.
El río Orense atraviesa hermosos paisajes naturales.

Etymology

The name 'Orense' comes from the Latin 'Aureense', related to the abundance of gold in the region.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Orense, the thermal city
Reference to the city's fame for its thermal waters.
Orense, la ciudad termal
The province of Orense
Used to refer to the region in general.
La provincia de Orense
Go to Orense
Expression that indicates the intention to visit the city.
Ir a Orense

Related Words

thermal
Related to the thermal waters found in Orense.
termal
hydrotherapy
Therapy that uses water, common in the spas of Orense.
hidroterapia
Galician
Related to Galicia, where Orense is located.
gallego

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term for referring to the people of Orense.
The orenses are very friendly.
Los orenses son muy amables.
A way to refer to the cold relations between towns.
There is a bit of orensism in the way strangers are treated.
Hay un poco de orensismo en la forma de tratar a los forasteros.