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How do you say "south-east" in Mexican Spanish?

sureste

Noun

In Mexican Spanish, "south-east" is sureste.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced soo-REHS-teh, with stress on the second syllable.

Grammar notes

Sureste is a masculine noun formed by combining sur and este. It remains unchanged in plural.

Example sentence

La tormenta se acerca desde el sureste.

The storm is approaching from the southeast.

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How to remember sureste

Sureste combines sur and este, making it a blend of two directions you already know.

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Questions about sureste

How do you say "south-east" in Mexican Spanish?

In Mexican Spanish, "south-east" is sureste. It is a noun.

How is sureste written in Mexican Spanish?

sureste is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.

How is sureste used in a sentence?

Use sureste as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La tormenta se acerca desde el sureste. (The storm is approaching from the southeast.).

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