The verb "Nortear"
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Today my wife told me: Camila está norteada a verte este fin de semana.
I said. ¿Qué? No entiendo esta palabra "norteado".
So I went to the dictionary. It says - the north wind is blowing. But apparently in Mexico it means that someone is very happy, content, etc.
I just thought I would share this. Any additional example of usage would be welcomed.
It also may refer to being disoriented?
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updated Aug 10, 2016
edited by gringojrf
posted by gringojrf
To me it sounds like 'she is determined to visit you...' but should it be 'norteada'? good to know it :) - Pablo064, May 21, 2015
When I looked it up it said that Camila is (norteado) to see you this weekend but you wife could use contento or alegre to say happy or content. - SariaStephens, May 21, 2015
Tiempo yes it should be ...ada not ...ado. I have trouble with adjectives verses adverbs. - gringojrf, May 21, 2015
Saria, yes she could but she is a Mexicana and speaks as a native would. Often to my total confusion. - gringojrf, May 21, 2015
Oh cool sorry. - SariaStephens, May 21, 2015
Sometimes I think she does it on purpose just to see that blank look of confusion on my face. - gringojrf, May 21, 2015
Nice. Also though she did it to show you she loves you and wants to joke with you. I know I would if it were me. :) - SariaStephens, May 21, 2015
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Norteado,norteada means being lost- So, I´m lost = estoy norteado(a) Of course it is a colloquial expression.
updated Aug 11, 2016
posted by Mexicalense
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