Spanish Conversation · Level 133
44 words
Spanish word
orientar
Pronunciation
IPA/oɾjenˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbshow around
Example
El guía orienta a los turistas.
The guide shows the tourists around.
More examples
La universidad orienta a los alumnos sobre las opciones de carrera.
The university advises students on career options.
Core concept
Two people discussing options while one points to different directions.
Common phrases
orientar a alguien
show someone around
orientar sobre algo
advise on something
Similar words
guiar: Leads a person or object along a route to bring them to a destination.
indicar: Points to a place or direction with a gesture to show where something is.
mostrar: Shows a place or object so others can see its location or appearance.
aconsejar: Offers advice or recommendations about what action or choice someone should take.
Definition in Spanish
Indicar a una persona la dirección o el camino a seguir, o brindar orientación sobre una elección o acción.
Word origin
From Latin orientare via Old Spanish, with oriens 'east' as the root, and the verbal suffix -ar forming a verb that came to mean directing or advising someone.
Usage tips
- In Spanish use orientar with an indirect object (orientar a alguien) and note the reflexive orientarse when someone is finding their own direction.
Other meanings
- instructverb
- adviseverb
- directverb
Opposites
- desorientardisorientverb
Related words
- orientaciónorientationnoun
- orientadorinstructornoun
- orientadoguidedadjective