West

Oeste

USAGE NOTE

This word must be preceded by the definite article when it refers to a region or direction.

West(wehst)

proper noun

1. (region of the world)

a. Oeste

The West has imposed an arms blockade against the East.

El Oeste ha impuesto un embargo de armas al Este.

b. Occidente

It was difficult for Russians to travel to the West during the Cold War.

Era difícil para los rusos viajar al Occidente durante la Guerra Fría.

2. (region of the United States)

a. oeste de los Estados Unidos

Son, today I'm going to tell you how the West was won.

Hijo, hoy voy a contarte cómo se conquistó el oeste de los Estados Unidos.