windward

• Del lado desde el que sopla el viento; orientado hacia el viento o expuesto a él.

Relating to the side from which the wind is blowing; facing the wind.

1. Exposed to the windC1formal

   Located on the side from which the wind is blowing; facing the wind.

   Expuesto al viento

   • The windward side of the mountain receives more rainfall.
   • Sailors prefer to anchor on the windward side of the island for safety.
   • The windward coast is often cooler and more humid.

   Sinónimosupwindweatherwindward side

   Antónimosleewardsheltered

• Adverbio que significa 'en la dirección de donde sopla el viento' o 'en el lado expuesto al viento'. Se usa principalmente en contextos marítimos y meteorológicos para describir la posición o el movimiento respecto al viento.

An adverb meaning 'toward the direction from which the wind is blowing' or 'on the side exposed to the wind.' It is primarily used in nautical and meteorological contexts to describe position or movement relative to the wind.

1. Direction relative to windC1formal

   In the direction from which the wind is blowing; towards the source of the wind.

   barlovento

   • The ship sailed windward to avoid the storm.
   • They moved windward to catch the fresh breeze.
   • The birds flew windward, following the air currents.

   Sinónimosupwind

   Antónimosdownwindleeward

• Sustantivo que designa la dirección de donde proviene el viento, o el lado de algo que está expuesto al viento.

A noun referring to the direction from which the wind is coming, or the side of something that faces the wind.

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1. Direction of wind originC1formal

   The direction from which the wind is blowing.

   Dirección de donde viene el viento

   • The sailors turned the boat towards the windward.
   • We need to determine the windward before setting the sails.
   • The windward side of the island receives more rain.

   Sinónimosweatherweather side

   Antónimosdownwindleeward

2. Side facing the windC1formal

   The side of an object or area that is exposed to the wind.

   Lado de barlovento

   • The windward side of the house is colder in winter.
   • Plants on the windward slope grow differently due to constant wind.
   • The ship's windward rail was covered in salt spray.

   Sinónimosweather sidewindward side

   Antónimosleeward