Spanish word

oriental

Pronunciation

IPA/oɾjenˈtal/

Meaning

  • adjectiveeastern

Example

La zona oriental de la ciudad es tranquila.

The eastern part of the city is quiet.

Illustration for oriental (eastern)

More examples

La costa oriental atrae a muchos turistas en verano.

The eastern coast attracts many tourists in summer.

Core concept

Compass rose with the east sector highlighted.

Common phrases

  • zona oriental

    eastern area

  • costa oriental

    eastern coast

  • región oriental

    eastern region

Similar words

este: On the east side of a place, common in everyday speech and when giving directions.

Definition in Spanish

Indica que algo está en la parte este de un territorio o que procede de la región oriental.

Word origin

It comes from Latin orientalis, from oriēns 'rising' meaning 'east', and enters Spanish through medieval Latin and the Romance languages.

Usage tips

  • In Spanish oriental is a neutral geographic adjective commonly used with phrases like zona oriental or en el este de [lugar], while English oriental is now often avoided for people.

Other meanings

  • orientaladjective

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