No. 4,080 in Catalan
desorientació
Disorientation.
In a sentence
La desorientació del turista era evident quan va preguntar per tercera vegada el camí.
The tourist's disorientation was evident when they asked for directions for the third time.
Here, 'desorientació' refers to the state of being unable to determine direction, commonly experienced in a new environment.
Sentia una gran desorientació emocional després de la notícia inesperada.
They felt great emotional disorientation after the unexpected news.
In this case, 'desorientació' is used metaphorically to depict confusion or a lack of clarity in one's emotional state.
La desorientació pot ser molt perillosa a muntanya si no es porta mapes ni brúixola.
Disorientation can be very dangerous in the mountains if no maps or compass are carried.
Here, 'desorientació' is utilized in a practical context, concerning physical disorientation in outdoor settings, which could pose risks.
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