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orb

[/ɔːrb/]
nounpl: orbs
esfera
1. A spherical object; a sphere or globe
The crystal orb sat on the table.
A esfera de cristal estava sobre a mesa.
2. A celestial body, especially the sun or moon
The moon's orb rose above the horizon.
A esfera da lua se ergueu acima do horizonte.
3. The eye (archaic or poetic)
Her orbs gazed upon the starry sky.
Seus olhos contemplavam o céu estrelado.
4. A sphere of influence or domain
Within the orb of his authority.
Dentro da esfera de sua autoridade.
Synonyms
sphereglobeballcelestial body

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esfera
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
esfera
Standard formal usage
Portugal
esfera
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the orb of - dentro da esfera de
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