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orbs
[/ɔːrbz/]
noun
pl: orbs
esferas, globos, órbitas
1.
spherical or circular objects; celestial bodies
The planets are celestial orbs that orbit the sun.
Os planetas são esferas celestes que orbitam o sol.
2.
Eyes (poetic or archaic usage)
Her beautiful orbs gazed upon the horizon.
Suas belas órbitas/esferas olhares contemplavam o horizonte.
3.
Circular or spherical shapes in general
The orbs of light floated across the sky.
As esferas de luz flutuavam pelo céu.
Synonyms
spheres
globes
balls
circles
celestial bodies
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
esferas, globos
Most common usage in everyday Portuguese
Portugal
esferas, órbitas
More formal, particularly used in astronomical contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the orb of - within the sphere of influence or realm of
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