Noreste (en. Northeast)

/noˈreste/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
One of the directions of the horizon that lies between north and east.
The city is located to the northeast of the country.
La ciudad se encuentra al noreste del país.
Reference in navigation or geography to locate places or directions.
Continue to the northeast until you reach the lake.
Sigue hacia el noreste hasta llegar al lago.
Indication of the location of a meteorological phenomenon.
The wind will blow from the northeast during the storm.
El viento soplará del noreste durante la tormenta.

Etymology

The term 'noreste' comes from the combination of 'nor' (north) and 'este', thus referencing a composite direction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blow from the northeast
Indicates the direction the wind takes from the northeast.
soplar del noreste
northeast of the city
Geographic location to the northeast in relation to the mentioned city.
noreste de la ciudad

Related Words

north
Cardinal point opposite to the south.
norte
east
Cardinal point opposite to the west.
este
southeast
Direction between south and east.
sureste

Slang Meanings

No specific slang associated with 'noreste' is recorded.
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