noroeste

noh-roh-ess-teh/noɾoˈeste/

“noroeste” means “northwest” in Spanish (The compass point or general direction.).

northwest

Also: northwestern

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A lone tree leaning towards the top left corner of the frame under a clear blue sky, indicating a northwest direction.

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Galicia está situada en el noroeste de España.

Galicia is located in the northwest of Spain.

El barco navegaba con rumbo al noroeste.

The boat was sailing toward the northwest.

Entrará un frente frío por el noroeste de la península.

A cold front will enter through the northwest of the peninsula.

Word Connections

Synonyms

noroccidente (northwest (region))

Antonyms

sureste (southeast)

Common Collocations

viento del noroeste – northwest wind
cuadrante noroeste – northwest quadrant
hacia el noroeste – towards the northwest

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "noroeste" in Spanish:

northwest→northwestern→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: noroeste

Question 1 of 3

If you are traveling between North and West, which direction are you heading?

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👥 Word Family▼

norte(north) — Noun

oeste(west) — Noun

noroccidental(northwestern) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

oeste este celeste

📚 Etymology▼

A compound word formed by 'norte' (North) and 'oeste' (West), which originated from Germanic roots before entering the Romance languages.

First recorded: 13th Century

Cognates (Related words)

French: nord-ouestPortuguese: noroeste

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'noroeste' capitalized in Spanish?

Generally, no. You only capitalize it if it is part of a specific name, like 'Territorios del Noroeste'. For general directions, use lowercase.

What is the abbreviation for noroeste?

The standard abbreviation is 'NO'.

Is there a difference between 'noroeste' and 'noroccidental'?

'Noroeste' is usually the noun (the direction/place), while 'noroccidental' is an adjective used to describe something belonging to that direction (e.g., 'la costa noroccidental').