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oeste

oh-EHS-teh/oˈeste/

“oeste” means “west” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

west

Also: occident
NounmA1
A vibrant illustration of a large orange sun setting directly over a flat horizon line, casting warm colors across the sky.

📝 In Action

El sol se pone por el oeste.

A1

The sun sets in the west.

Vamos a viajar al oeste de España.

A1

We are going to travel to the west of Spain.

Para llegar al museo, debes dirigirte hacia el oeste.

A2

To get to the museum, you must head toward the west.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • poniente (west (where the sun sets))
  • occidente (the West (general term))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • al oeste de – to the west of
  • viento del oeste – west wind

western

Also: west (coast, side, etc.)
An illustration of a tall saguaro cactus alone in a sparse, reddish desert under a clear, bright blue sky.

📝 In Action

La costa oeste es más rocosa que la este.

A2

The western coast is rockier than the eastern one.

Sopla un fuerte viento oeste.

B1

A strong west wind is blowing.

Necesitas tomar la carretera de dirección oeste.

B1

You need to take the road heading in a western direction.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • zona oeste – western zone
  • lado oeste – west side

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "oeste" in Spanish:

occident→west→western→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: oeste

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'oeste' as a noun?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
occidente(The West (cultural/historical concept)) — Noun
occidental(western) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
estesuroeste
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Old French 'ouest', which itself traces back to the Latin word 'occĭdens', meaning 'the place where the sun sets' or 'the setting sun'.

First recorded: 13th century (in similar forms)

Cognates (Related words)

French: ouestItalian: ovest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'oeste' always masculine, even when describing a feminine place?

Yes. When 'oeste' is the noun meaning the direction, it is always 'el oeste' (masculine). When it functions as an adjective (like in 'costa oeste'), it generally stays the same and does not change form to match the feminine noun 'costa'.

What is the difference between 'oeste' and 'occidente'?

'Oeste' simply refers to the geographical direction (West). 'Occidente' is a more formal noun often used to refer to 'The West' as a cultural, historical, or political region (e.g., the Western world).