orbes
/oɾbes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "orbs" can be translated into Spanish as orbes.
orbes refers to spherical objects or celestial bodies. When discussing heavenly or celestial orbs, you can use the phrase esferas celestes.
Which one should you use?
The term esferas is a common formal translation for 'orbs' in Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, orbs might be called orbes.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾbes/
Did you know?
- In some esoteric or paranormal circles in Spanish-speaking countries, orbes refers specifically to the floating spheres of light seen in photographs, believed to be spirits.
- In Spanish, the word orbe is a cognate of the English 'orb', and both derive from the Latin orbis, which originally meant a disk or a circle.
- The word orbe is so rare in spoken Spanish that using it in a casual conversation might be perceived as a joke or a theatrical performance.
Examples in context
- Los astrónomos estudian las esferas celestes para entender mejor el universo.Astronomers study celestial orbs to better understand the universe.
- Sus ojos brillaban como mágicos orbes en la nocheHer eyes shimmered like magical orbs in the night
- Los orbes de luz brillan en la oscuridad.The orbs of light shine in the darkness.
- Esas esferas parecen orbes de cristal.Those spheres look like glass orbs.
Example conversation
Javier and María are looking at a science museum exhibit.
- JavierMira esos orbes de cristal, María.Look at those glass orbs, María.
- MaríaSon muy hermosos y brillantes, Javier.They are very beautiful and bright, Javier.
- JavierRepresentan los planetas en el espacio.They represent the planets in space.
- MaríaMe encanta cómo brillan bajo la luz.I love how they shine under the light.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
