orgía
“orgía” means “orgy” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
orgy
Also: bacchanal
📝 In Action
Las crónicas romanas describen grandes orgías en honor al dios Baco.
B2Roman chronicles describe great orgies in honor of the god Bacchus.
La película mostraba una orgía de desenfreno y lujo.
C1The movie showed an orgy of wildness and luxury.
abundance
Also: feast, spree
📝 In Action
El jardín en primavera es una orgía de colores y aromas.
B2The garden in spring is an abundance of colors and scents.
El banquete fue una auténtica orgía gastronómica.
C1The banquet was a real gastronomic feast.
Los mercados vivieron una orgía de compras antes de la crisis.
C2The markets experienced a buying spree before the crisis.
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Quick Quiz: orgía
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What is the primary grammatical gender of 'orgía'?
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From the Ancient Greek 'orgia', referring to secret religious rites or worship, which passed into Latin as 'orgia' and eventually into Spanish.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'orgía' a bad word in Spanish?
Not necessarily. While it can describe adult situations, it is a standard dictionary word used in history, literature, and news to describe any scene of great excess.
How do I pronounce the 'g' in 'orgía'?
The 'g' sounds like a raspy English 'h' (like in 'hot'), because it comes before the letter 'i'.
Can I use 'orgía' to describe a really good dinner?
Yes! You can say 'una orgía gastronómica' to describe a feast with an incredible amount of delicious food.