Orientales (en. Oriental)

/o.ɾjenˈta.les/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Inhabitants or people originating from Eastern countries.
The Easterners have a rich and diverse culture.
Los orientales tienen una cultura rica y diversa.
Related to the cultural or political characteristics of the East.
The influence of Eastern ideologies can be seen in many traditions.
La influencia de las ideologías orientales se puede ver en muchas tradiciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'orientalis', which means 'of the East'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Eastern cultures
It refers to the cultures that originate from Asia and the Middle East.
culturas orientales
Eastern wisdom
Accumulated knowledge from the traditions and philosophies of the East.
sabiduría oriental

Related Words

east
The geographical area located to the east, especially Asia.
oriente
orientation
The act of positioning or directing something towards the East.
orientación

Slang Meanings

Colloquially used to refer to something exotic or out of the ordinary.
That store has a very Eastern decoration.
Esa tienda tiene una decoración muy oriental.
Term used to denote a trend or fashion that comes from Eastern culture.
The new series has a very Eastern style.
La nueva serie tiene un estilo muy oriental.