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    Orillas (en. Banks)

    /oˈriʝas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Sides or edges of a body of water.
    We walked along the banks of the river.
    Paseamos por las orillas del río.
    Limits or borders of a place.
    The edges of the forest were covered with flowers.
    Las orillas del bosque estaban cubiertas de flores.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin *orīlla, which is related to the term orilla in the same sense.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    by the sea
    on the coast of the ocean.
    a orillas del mar
    to be on the edges
    to remain on the sidelines of a situation.
    estar en las orillas

    Related Words

    shore
    Limit or edge of an area.
    orilla
    coasts
    Sides of a sea or ocean.
    costas
    margin
    Edge of a space or surface.
    margen

    Slang Meanings

    To be beside someone.
    I am always next to you on this project.
    Siempre estoy a orillas de ti en este proyecto.
    Not to be fully involved in a situation.
    He stays away from any discussion.
    Él se queda a orillas de cualquier discusión.