downwind

• Que está ou se move na direção para onde o vento sopra; situado do lado oposto ao de onde o vento vem.

Describes the direction in which the wind is blowing; situated or moving in the direction toward which the wind is blowing.

1. Position relative to windB2formal

   Located or moving in the direction that the wind is blowing towards.

   Sotavento

   • The campers set up their tents downwind of the fire to avoid smoke.
   • The downwind side of the mountain receives less rain.
   • Sailors adjusted the sails to catch the downwind breeze.

   Sinônimosleeward

   Antônimosupwindwindward

• Na direção para a qual o vento sopra. Usado para descrever movimento ou posição em relação à direção atual do vento, frequentemente em contextos de vela, aviação ou atividades ao ar livre.

An adverb meaning "in the direction that the wind is blowing." It is used to describe movement or position relative to the wind's current direction, often in sailing, aviation, or outdoor contexts.

1. In the direction the wind is blowingB2formal

   Moving or positioned in the same direction as the wind is blowing.

   A favor do vento

   • The smoke drifted downwind from the campfire.
   • They sailed downwind to reach the island faster.
   • The scent of flowers carried downwind through the garden.

   Sinônimosleeward

   Antônimosupwindwindward

2. Away from the windB2formal

   Located or moving in the direction away from the source of the wind.

   A favor do vento

   • We stood downwind of the bonfire to avoid the smoke.
   • The hunters approached the deer from downwind.
   • The house is built downwind of the factory to reduce noise.

   Sinônimosleeward

   Antônimosupwind