south
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"South" is a form of "south", a noun which is often translated as "el sur". "West" is a form of "west", a noun which is often translated as "el oeste". Learn more about the difference between "south" and "west" below.

south(

sauth

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (compass point)

a. el sur

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

"S" is the symbol for south."S" es el símbolo de sur.

2. (direction)

a. el sur

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

I think the compass is broken because it always points to the south.Creo que la brújula está rota porque siempre señala hacia el sur.

3. (region)

a. el sur

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

People in the south of Europe are very charming.La gente del sur de Europa es muy encantadora.

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

4. (in or from the south)

a. del sur

A south wind was blowing.Soplaba viento del sur.

b. sur

Brixton is in the south side of London.Brixton está en la parte sur de Londres.

c. meridional

We must repair the south wall of the castle.Hay que reparar el muro meridional del castillo.

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).

adverb

5. (towards the south)

a. hacia el sur

Turn south at the next street.Gira hacia el sur en la siguiente calle.

b. al sur

This house faces south and is always warm.Esta casa mira al sur y está siempre caliente.

west(

wehst

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (compass point)

a. el oeste

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

"W" is the symbol for west."W" es el símbolo de oeste.

2. (direction)

a. el oeste

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

The sun sets in the west.El sol se pone por el oeste.

b. el poniente

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

According to the map, west is behind us.Según el mapa, el poniente está detrás de nosotros.

c. el occidente

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

Which way is west?¿Dónde queda el occidente?

3. (region)

a. el oeste

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

Guadalajara is the largest city in the west of Mexico.Guadalajara es la ciudad más grande en el oeste de México.

b. el occidente

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

There are many beautiful beaches in the west.Hay varias playas muy bonitas en el occidente.

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

4. (in or from the west)

a. del oeste

The west gate was left open.El portón del oeste se quedó abierto.

b. oeste

The west side of Los Angeles has very expensive houses.El lado oeste de Los Ángeles tiene casas muy caras.

c. occidental

Don't go to the west side of the lake; there are alligators.No vayan al lado occidental del lago; hay caimanes.

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).