Órbita (en. Orbit)

/ˈorβita/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The trajectory followed by a celestial body in its movement around another.

The Earth follows an elliptical orbit around the Sun.

La Tierra sigue una órbita elíptica alrededor del Sol.

The space or area surrounding a moving object.

Artificial satellites are placed in Earth's orbit.

Satélites artificiales se colocan en órbita terrestre.

In anatomy, the cavity where the eyeball is located.

The eye socket protects the eye from injuries.

La órbita ocular protege el ojo de lesiones.

From the Latin 'orbita', which means 'path' or 'circuit'.

to be in orbit

To be in a state of distraction or daydreaming.

estar en órbita

to go around in orbit

To repeat a theme or idea without reaching a specific point.

dar vueltas en órbita

to leave the orbit

To drift away from a usual topic or situation.

salir de la órbita

satellite

Celestial body that orbits around a planet.

satélite

gravity

Force that attracts bodies toward the center of the Earth or another celestial body.

gravedad

planetary

Relating to planets and their orbit.

planetario

To be disconnected from reality.

After so much time without going out, it seems he is in orbit.

Después de tanto tiempo sin salir, parece que está en órbita.

To be very distracted.

You’re not listening to me; you’re on another orbit.

No me escuchas, estás en otra órbita.