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Orilla

Definition

(noun) Edge of a place, especially water or path

Examples

Caminamos por la orilla del río mientras caía la tarde.
We walked by the riverbank as evening fell.
  • La bicicleta quedó en la orilla.

    The bike was left at the edge.

  • En la orilla del parque hay un banco rojo.

    There's a red bench at the edge of the park.

  • Marta se sentó en la orilla de la cama a las once.

    Marta sat on the edge of the bed at eleven.

  • No te acerques tanto a la orilla, por favor.

    Please don't get so close to the edge.

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