orbitar
to orbit
verb ohr-bee-TAHR Rare
Origin: From Latin orbita (track, course).
Usage Note
Orbitar describes circular or elliptical movement around a body — la Luna orbita la Tierra (the Moon orbits the Earth). It is also used figuratively to mean 'to revolve around' an idea or person. It is a regular -ar verb with no irregularities.
Examples
"El satélite orbita la Tierra cada día."
Natural Translation
The satellite orbits the Earth every day.
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