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    Nordeste (en. Northeast)

    /norˈðeste/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Direction that is halfway between north and east.
    The wind was blowing from the northeast.
    El viento soplaba desde el nordeste.
    Geographical area located to the northeast of a specific place.
    We traveled toward the northeast of the country.
    Viajamos hacia el nordeste del país.
    Compass indicating the northeast direction.
    We used the compass to orient ourselves towards the northeast.
    Utilizamos la brújula para orientarnos hacia el nordeste.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'nord', meaning north, and 'este', which is the cardinal point opposite to west.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    toward the northeast
    In the direction of northeast.
    hacia el nordeste
    northeast of the city
    Indicates the part of the city that is located in that direction.
    nordeste de la ciudad
    northeast wind
    Refers to the wind that blows from the north towards the east.
    viento del nordeste

    Related Words

    northwest
    Direction that is halfway between north and west.
    noroeste
    east
    Cardinal point opposite to west and perpendicular to north.
    este
    north
    One of the four cardinal points, opposite to south.
    norte

    Slang Meanings

    In some local contexts, it refers to people from the northeast.
    People from the northeast tend to be very friendly.
    Los del nordeste suelen ser muy amistosos.
    Used to describe the climate of a northeast region.
    The northeast always brings rains.
    El nordeste siempre trae lluvias.