Oeste (en. West)
/'weste/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Cardinal point located 90 degrees from north.
The sun sets in the west.
El sol se pone en el oeste.
Part of the world situated to the west.
The lands west of the river are very fertile.
Las tierras al oeste del río son muy fértiles.
Etymology
From Latin 'occidens', meaning 'the one that sets' or 'the west'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wild west
Refers to the part of the United States that developed in the 19th century, known for its nature and adventures.
oeste salvaje
in the west
Indicates a general location or direction toward the west side.
en el oeste
west wind
Wind blowing from the direction of the west.
viento del oeste
Related Words
west
Part of the world considered western, associated with Western culture.
occidente
American west
Relating to the western part of the United States.
oesteamericano
oester
Term that can refer to elements associated with the west.
oester
Slang Meanings
To be to the west of something.
I live in the west, near the beach.
Vivo en el oeste, cerca de la playa.
To represent something distant or elsewhere.
That plan is far to the west of our current reality.
Ese plan está muy al oeste de nuestra realidad actual.