Oeste (en. West)
/oˈɛs.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A direction where the sun sets.
The sun sets in the western part of the sky.
Ang araw ay lumulubog sa kanlurang bahagi ng langit.
A region located to the west.
The states in the western part of the country are known for their nature.
Ang mga estado sa kanlurang bahagi ng bansa ay kilala sa kanilang kalikasan.
Etymology
Spanish: 'oeste'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to the west
towards the direction of the west
sa kanluran
Related Words
east
Direction where the sun rises.
silangan
north
Direction towards the upper part of the map.
hilaga
south
Direction towards the lower part of the map.
timog
Slang Meanings
Eldest or oldest sibling who should have responsibilities.
Sister, are you the eldest in the family who will bring the souvenirs?
Ate, ikaw bang oeste ng pamilya ang magdadala ng mga pasalubong?
Person who holds a high position or status in a group.
In the group, she's the eldest, that's why she's the eldest.
Sa barkada, eldest na siya, kaya siya ang oeste.
Member who has the right to speak or make decisions.
Since she's the eldest, she's the first one we ask about our plans.
Dahil siya ang oeste, siya ang inuunang tanungin sa mga plano.