How to Say "orientation" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “orientation” is “orientación” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
the way a building or object faces
Examples
La casa tiene una excelente orientación al sol.
The house has excellent orientation toward the sun.
Perdí la orientación en medio del bosque.
I lost my sense of direction in the middle of the forest.
Usa el mapa para recuperar la orientación.
Use the map to find your way again.
Always Feminine
Words ending in '-ción' are almost always feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
Direction vs. Address
Mistake: “Usar 'orientación' para decir donde vives.”
Correction: Use 'dirección' for a street address and 'orientación' for the physical way a building faces.
Other Meanings of “orientación”
“orientación” can also mean:
- initial information session(B1)
- personal identity or leanings(B2)
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