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How do you say "north" in Spanish?
norte
In Spanish, "north" is norte.
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Pronunciation
NOR-teh. Two syllables, stress on the first.
Grammar notes
Adverb or noun. When used directionally: al norte (to the north). Plural not typically used.
Example sentence
La ciudad esta al norte.
The city is to the north.
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How to remember norte
North and norte sound nearly identical. They both point toward the same direction on a map.
Related words
- above por encima de
- backwards hacia atrás
- behind detrás
- below por debajo de
- east este
- forwards hacia delante
- north-west noroeste
- south sur
- west oeste
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Questions about norte
How do you say "north" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "north" is norte. It is a noun.
How is norte written in Spanish?
norte is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is norte used in a sentence?
Use norte as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La ciudad esta al norte. (The city is to the north.).
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