How to Say "the northeast" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “the northeast” is “noreste” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
a specific geographical region
Examples
El barco navega hacia el noreste.
The boat is sailing toward the northeast.
La tormenta entrará por el noreste de la península.
The storm will enter through the northeast of the peninsula.
El noreste de Brasil es famoso por sus hermosas playas.
The northeast of Brazil is famous for its beautiful beaches.
Always Masculine
Direction words like 'noreste' are always masculine. You should always use 'el' before them when they are used as a place.
Using 'Hacia'
To say you are going 'toward' the northeast, use the word 'hacia' before 'el noreste'.
The 'Northeast' vs. 'The Northeast of'
Mistake: “Vivo en noreste de España.”
Correction: Vivo en EL noreste de España.
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