orientation

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BrE /ɔːrientaɪʃn/ AmE /ˌoʊriənˈteɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 DIRECTION [singular] B1

the way that something is directed or aimed

orientación, dirección

  • orientation of sth

Collocations orientation of a building · orientation of an image

  • The orientation of the house is towards the south.

    La orientación de la casa es hacia el sur.

2 INTRODUCE [singular] B2

a course or program designed to introduce new employees, students, etc. to a place or situation

orientación, introducción

  • orientation for sb

Collocations orientation for new employees · orientation for international students

  • The company offers a week-long orientation program.

    La empresa ofrece un programa de orientación de una semana.

3 PERCEPTION [singular] C1

the way in which someone understands or thinks about something

perspectiva, percepción

  • orientation towards sth

Collocations orientation towards technology · orientation towards the environment

  • The company has a strong orientation towards innovation.

    La empresa tiene una fuerte orientación hacia la innovación.

4 DIRECTION [singular] B1

the process of finding your way around an unfamiliar place or situation

orientación, orientarse

  • orientation to sth

Collocations orientation to a new city · orientation to a new job

  • The hotel provides orientation services for tourists.

    El hotel ofrece servicios de orientación para turistas.