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    Norte (en. North)

    /ˈnoɾ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    One of the four cardinal points, opposite to south.
    The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, so north is in the opposite direction to south.
    El sol sale por el este y se pone por el oeste, así que el norte está en dirección opuesta al sur.
    The geographical direction used as a reference for orientation.
    To find the route, we need to orient ourselves towards the north.
    Para encontrar la ruta, necesitamos orientarnos hacia el norte.
    Region located to the north of a specific place.
    The north of Spain is known for its cooler climate.
    El norte de España es conocido por su clima más fresco.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'septentriō' meaning 'north'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to the north
    in the direction of the north.
    a norte
    the north is the way
    it means that one should follow the right direction.
    el norte es el camino

    Related Words

    south
    The cardinal point opposite to north.
    sur
    east
    The cardinal point to the right of someone facing north.
    este
    west
    The cardinal point to the left of someone facing north.
    oeste

    Slang Meanings

    North as a reference in popular culture.
    I’m going to find my way; I always look for the north.
    Voy a buscar mi camino; siempre busco el norte.
    North to refer to the northern region of the country.
    In the north, they say that life is more peaceful.
    En el norte se dice que la vida es más tranquila.