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"Oeste" is a noun which is often translated as "west", and "poniente" is a noun which is also often translated as "west". Learn more about the difference between "oeste" and "poniente" below.
el oeste, oeste(
oh
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ehs
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (direction)
a. west
Según el mapa, las montañas quedan al oeste.According to the map, the mountains lie to the west.
el poniente, poniente(
poh
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nyehn
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (direction)
a. west
La veleta señala que el viento sopla de poniente.The weather vane shows that the wind is blowing from the west.
