leeward

• Situado o que se orienta hacia el lado opuesto al viento, o que está protegido del viento, es decir, el lado de sotavento.

Situated on or towards the side sheltered from the wind.

1. Sheltered from the windC1formal

   Located on the side that is protected from the wind; opposite of windward.

   a sotavento

   • The ship anchored on the leeward side of the island for safety.
   • They built their camp on the leeward slope of the hill.
   • Leeward areas are often warmer and calmer than windward ones.

   Sinónimosdownwindleeprotectedsheltered

   Antónimoswindward

• Adverbio que significa «en dirección contraria al viento» o «en el lado protegido del viento». Se usa principalmente en contextos marítimos y meteorológicos para indicar movimiento o posición respecto a la dirección del viento.

An adverb meaning "toward the direction away from the wind" or "on the side sheltered from the wind." It is primarily used in nautical and meteorological contexts to describe movement or position relative to the wind direction.

1. Away from the windC1formal

   In the direction toward which the wind is blowing; downwind, on or toward the side sheltered from the wind.

   A sotavento

   • The ship drifted leeward after its engine failed.
   • Smoke from the campfire blew leeward, away from the tents.
   • The sailors steered leeward to reach the calmer water behind the island.

   Antónimosupwindwindward

• Sustantivo que designa la dirección o el lado opuesto al viento, es decir, la zona resguardada o protegida de este.

A noun referring to the direction opposite to the wind, or the side of an object that is sheltered from the wind.

1. Sheltered sideC1formal

   The side of an object or area that is protected from the wind, opposite to the windward side.

   lado de sotavento

   • The ship anchored on the leeward of the island to avoid the storm.
   • We set up camp on the leeward side of the hill for protection.
   • The leeward of the mountain receives less rainfall.

   Sinónimosleelee side

   Antónimoswindward

2. Downwind directionC1formal

   The direction toward which the wind is blowing, often used in sailing and meteorology.

   Sotavento

   • The boat sailed leeward to catch the current.
   • The smoke drifted leeward from the fire.
   • The pilot adjusted the course to fly leeward.

   Sinónimosleelee sideleeward side

   Antónimoswindward