southwestern

• Relativo al suroeste de los Estados Unidos o característico de esa región, usado a menudo para describir su cocina, cultura o geografía.

Relating to or characteristic of the southwestern region of the United States, often used to describe cuisine, culture, or geography.

1. Located in or facing the southwestB1formal

   Situated in or directed toward the southwest direction.

   suroccidental

   • The southwestern part of the country has a desert climate.
   • They built a house on the southwestern slope of the hill.
   • The wind is coming from a southwestern direction today.

   Sinónimossouthwestsouthwesterlysouthwestward

   Antónimosnortheastern

2. Relating to the Southwestern United StatesB2formalamerican

   Pertaining to a region of the United States that generally includes New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, California, and sometimes Nevada, Utah, and Colorado.

   del suroeste de Estados Unidos

   • Southwestern cuisine often features chili peppers and corn.
   • The architecture in Santa Fe is known for its Southwestern style.
   • She studies the history of Southwestern Native American tribes.

• Sustantivo que designa la región o dirección situada al suroeste de un país o territorio, o la zona que apunta hacia el suroeste.

A noun referring to a region or direction located in or toward the southwest part of a country or area.

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1. Regional cuisine styleB1informalamerican

   A style of cooking that originates from the Southwestern United States, often featuring ingredients like chili peppers, beans, corn, and cheese.

   Cocina del suroeste

   • We ordered southwestern for dinner, including enchiladas and tacos.
   • She loves cooking southwestern at home.
   • The restaurant specializes in authentic southwestern.

2. Person from the regionB2formal

   A person who lives in or comes from the southwestern part of a country or region.

   suroccidental (persona)

   • The southwesterns have a distinct cultural identity.
   • He is a proud southwestern from Arizona.
   • Many southwesterns enjoy outdoor activities like hiking.