horizonte
“horizonte” means “horizon” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
horizon
Also: skyline
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Me encanta mirar el sol cuando baja por el horizonte.
A2I love watching the sun as it goes down over the horizon.
El barco desapareció en el horizonte.
A2The boat disappeared on the horizon.
horizons
Also: outlook, scope
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Aprender un nuevo idioma te ayuda a ampliar tus horizontes.
B2Learning a new language helps you broaden your horizons.
No vemos grandes cambios en el horizonte político.
C1We don't see big changes on the political horizon.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Greek word 'horizōn', which means 'limiting.' It came into Spanish through Latin to describe the circle that limits our view of the earth.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'horizonte' always about the sky?
No! While it literally means the line where the sky meets the land, it's very often used to talk about your future, your career, or your personal growth.
Is it 'el' or 'la' horizonte?
It is always 'el horizonte'. Even though it doesn't end in 'o', it follows the pattern of many masculine words ending in 'e'.