Orlando (en. Orlando)

/oɾˈlando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Proper name that can refer to a person or a place.
Orlando is a name that has been popular in many cultures.
Orlando es un nombre que ha sido popular en muchas culturas.
Name of a city in the state of Florida, United States.
I am going to visit Orlando to enjoy the theme parks.
Voy a visitar Orlando para disfrutar de los parques temáticos.
Character in literature, as in 'Orlando: A Biography' by Virginia Woolf.
The character Orlando explores themes of identity and gender.
El personaje Orlando explora temas de identidad y género.

Etymology

The name Orlando comes from the Italian 'Rolando', which in turn has roots in the ancient Germanic 'hrod' (fame) and 'land' (land).

Common Phrases and Expressions

Orlando on vacation
Visiting the city of Orlando in search of tourism.
Orlando de vacaciones
Orlando style
Reference to the lifestyle or customs of the inhabitants of Orlando.
Estilo orlandés
Magical Orlando
Phrase used to describe the special atmosphere of the Disney parks in Orlando.
Orlando mágico

Related Words

Orlando Bloom
English actor known for his role in 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Orlando Bloom
Orlando Magic
NBA basketball team based in Orlando.
Orlando Magic

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to a very touristy place.
That city is so orlando, always full of tourists.
Esa ciudad es tan orlando, siempre llena de turistas.
Referring to someone who has an ostentatious lifestyle.
That party was very orlando, with so much luxury and glamour.
Esa fiesta fue muy orlando, con tanto lujo y glamour.