Occidental (en. Western)

/oksiden'tal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Belonging to or referring to the West.

Western cultural influences have changed society.

Las influencias culturales occidentales han cambiado la sociedad.

Located in the western part of the world.

The Western country stands out for its technological progress.

El país occidental se destaca por su progreso tecnológico.

In contrast to the East.

His vision is very Western, ignoring Eastern perspectives.

Su visión es muy occidental, ignorando las perspectivas orientales.

Derived from the Latin 'occidens', which means 'that sets' or 'from the west'.

Western world

It refers to the part of the world influenced by Western culture.

mundo occidental

Western values

Principles and norms that are common in Western cultures.

valores occidentales

Western perspective

Vision or analysis based on Western culture and philosophy.

perspectiva occidental

west

Part of the world where Western culture is found.

occidente

eastern

Belonging to the East, opposite to the West.

oriental

globalization

Process that connects various cultures, including the Western one.

globalización

Used to describe a modern and consumerist lifestyle

He lives a very Western life, always buying the latest trends.

Vive una vida muy occidental, siempre comprando las últimas tendencias.

Ironic description of attitudes or beliefs rooted in Western culture

That idea is very Western, barely considering other cultures.

Esa idea es muy occidental, apenas considera otras culturas.