oriental
masc./fem.adjective, noun
1. eastern, east
located in or coming from the east
Common combinations
- costa oriental — eastern coast
- parte oriental — eastern part
- viento oriental — easterly wind
- La costa oriental de la isla es muy tranquila.The eastern coast of the island is very quiet.
- El sol ilumina la parte oriental de la ciudad.The sun lights up the eastern part of the city.
- Un viento oriental llegó durante la noche.An easterly wind arrived during the night.
2. Asian, Oriental
related to Asia or the Orient
Common combinations
- comida oriental — Asian food
- arte oriental — Asian art
- historia oriental — Asian history
- Me gusta la comida oriental.I like Asian food.
- El museo tiene una colección de arte oriental.The museum has a collection of Asian art.
- Estudian la historia oriental.They study Asian history.
3. Uruguayan
Uruguay · from or related to Uruguay
Common combinations
- pueblo oriental — Uruguayan people
- selección oriental — Uruguayan national team
- República Oriental del Uruguay — Oriental Republic of Uruguay
- Los orientales celebran hoy su fiesta nacional.Uruguayans are celebrating their national holiday today.
- El oriental vive en Montevideo.The Uruguayan lives in Montevideo.
- La selección oriental ganó el partido.The Uruguayan national team won the match.
Same root
Phrases with this word
República Oriental del Uruguay