B1NounFeminine
l' orbita
orbit
/OR-bee-tah/
Plural: orbite
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What does ‘orbita’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
La Terra compie un'orbita completa attorno al Sole in un anno.
The Earth completes a full orbit around the Sun in one year.
Il satellite è stato messo in orbita con successo.
The satellite was successfully placed in orbit.
About This Word
Also used in anatomy: 'orbita oculare' (eye socket). 'Orbitare' is the verb (to orbit).
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