How to Say "northwest" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “northwest” is “noroeste” — A2 level.
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nounA2
The compass point or general direction.
Examples
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.
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'e', this word is always masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it (e.g., el noroeste).
Using 'al' vs 'en el'
Use 'al noroeste' when talking about a direction you are moving toward, and 'en el noroeste' when something is already located in that area.
Capitalization Confusion
Mistake: “Vivo en el Noroeste.”
Correction: Vivo en el noroeste.
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