oro

¹ American  

[aw-raw] / ˈɔ rɔ /

noun

Spanish.

1. gold.

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oro- ² American  

1. a combining form meaning “mountain,” used in the formation of compound words.

   orography.

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oro- ³ American  

1. a combining form meaning “mouth,” used in the formation of compound words.

   oropharynx.

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oro- ¹ British  

combining form

1. mountain

   orogeny

   orography

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oro- ² British  

combining form

1. oral; mouth

   oromaxillary

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Etymology

Origin of oro-²

< Greek, combining form of óros

Origin of oro-³

Combining form representing Latin ōs, stem ōr-

Example Sentences

We all loved the pork ribs, rubbed with cafecito, smoked to perfection, and finished with a sticky oro negro barbecue sauce.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

Ganó medallas de oro y plata en la contienda.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2023

“Aunque la jaula sea de oro, no deja de ser prisión,” Benítez de Rodríguez said, quoting a Los Tigres del Norte song.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2022

El caso podría demorarse varios meses y arrebatarle, tanto a Valieva como al equipo ruso, el oro conquistado la semana pasada en la prueba por equipos.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2022

Another Spanish adage is, "El que trabaja y madra, hila oro": "He who labours and strives spins gold," reaps the reward of his industry.

From Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources by Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward)