orilla /oɾˈiʎa/ · noun · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "shore".

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Source term
shore
Translation
orilla
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of orilla (Spanish)

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Article, Gender & Forms

Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".

Dictionary form orilla
Article la
Gender/article class feminine
Regular/likely plural orillas
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + la orilla
Examples
Caminamos por la orilla buscando conchas raras.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Caminamos por la orilla buscando conchas raras.

English: We walked along the shore looking for unusual shells.

B2 · Boundaries And Territories

El pequeño bote fue remolcado con seguridad hasta la orilla rocosa.

English: The little boat was pulled safely onto the rocky shore.

B2 · Boundaries And Territories

Varias aves marinas descansaban tranquilamente en la orilla.

English: Several seabirds were resting peacefully on the quiet shore.

B2 · Boundaries And Territories

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