north

• Adjetivo que indica a direção oposta ao sul ou algo situado nessa direção; também pode ser usado como substantivo para se referir ao ponto cardeal norte ou à região norte.

A noun, adjective, or adverb referring to the direction opposite to south, or a region lying in that direction.

1. DirectionalA1formal

   Situated in, facing, or coming from the north.

   Norte

   • The north wind brought cold weather.
   • They live on the north side of the city.
   • The north entrance is closed for repairs.

   Sinônimosnortherlynorthernnorthward

   Antônimossouth

• Advérbio que significa 'para o norte' ou 'em direção ao norte'. Usa-se para indicar direção de movimento ou orientação e, em português, normalmente é expresso por locuções com 'norte'.

An adverb meaning 'toward the north' or 'in a northern direction.' It is used to indicate direction of movement or orientation, and is identical in form to the noun and adjective.

1. A1formal

   Towards or in the direction of the north.

   Ao norte

   • The birds fly north for the summer.
   • We drove north along the highway.
   • The compass needle points north.

   Sinônimosnortherlynorthwardnorthwards

   Antônimossouth

• Substantivo que designa um dos quatro pontos cardeais, a direção oposta ao sul e que aponta para o Polo Norte. Também pode se referir à região ou parte de um lugar situada nessa direção.

A noun referring to one of the four cardinal directions, specifically the direction that is opposite to south and towards the North Pole.

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1. Cardinal directionA1formal

   The direction that is to the left of a person facing east, or the direction towards the North Pole.

   Norte

   • The compass needle always points to the north.
   • They traveled north for several days.
   • The wind is coming from the north.

   Antônimossouth

2. Geographic regionA2formal

   The northern part of a country, region, or the world.

   Norte

   • The north of England has beautiful landscapes.
   • She moved to the north for a new job.
   • The north of the country is colder than the south.

   Sinônimosnorthland