levante
“levante” means “Levant wind” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
Levant wind, east wind
Also: hot wind
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Cuando sopla el levante, las playas de Cádiz están llenas de surfistas.
B1When the East wind blows, the beaches in Cádiz are full of surfers.
El levante es conocido por traer mucho calor en verano.
B2The Levant wind is known for bringing a lot of heat in the summer.
the East, the Orient
Also: sunrise
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La ventana de mi casa da al levante.
A2My house's window faces the East.
Históricamente, el comercio se centraba en las rutas hacia el levante.
C1Historically, trade was centered on the routes toward the Levant (the East).
uprising, rising
Also: revolt
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El levante popular de 1808 marcó el inicio de la guerra.
C1The popular uprising of 1808 marked the beginning of the war.
Temían un levante armado contra el gobierno.
C2They feared an armed revolt against the government.
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Words that translate to "levante" in Spanish:
east wind→hot wind→levant wind→revolt→rising→sunrise→the east→the orient→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: levante
Question 1 of 1
Which of these sentences uses 'levante' to mean a political event?
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The word comes from the verb 'levantar', which originated from the Latin 'levare' (to raise). It refers to the place where the sun 'raises' itself (the East). This root is shared with English words like 'lever' and 'elevate'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'levante' the same as 'este'?
They both mean 'East'. However, 'este' is the standard, neutral term for the cardinal direction. 'Levante' is often used specifically for the East wind, or in more formal or traditional language when referring to the direction or the geographic region (like the Middle East).
How do I know if 'levante' refers to the wind or the direction?
If it is described as 'soplando' (blowing) or if it affects the weather (calor, arena), it's the wind. If it is used with 'hacia' (toward) or 'da a' (faces), it's the direction.