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oeste

west

noun oh-EHS-teh Less Common

Origin: From Old French ouest, from Old English west.

Usage Note

Oeste is one of the four cardinal directions. It is used with al to indicate direction or position: al oeste de Madrid (to the west of Madrid). Unlike in English, cardinal directions are not capitalised in Spanish unless they form part of a proper name. The related adjective is occidental.

Examples

"El sol se pone por el oeste."

Natural Translation

The sun sets in the west.

Literal Translation

The sun puts-itself in the west.

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