upwind

• Diz-se da posição ou direção contra o vento, ou seja, voltada para o lado de onde o vento sopra.

Describes a position or direction that is against the wind or facing the direction from which the wind is blowing.

1. Facing the windB2formal

   Situated or moving in the direction from which the wind is blowing.

   Contra o vento

   • The sailors kept the boat upwind to avoid drifting.
   • We set up camp on the upwind side of the hill.
   • The hunter approached the deer from an upwind position.

   Sinônimosweatherwindward

   Antônimosdownwind

• Advérbio que significa 'contra a direção do vento' ou 'na direção de onde o vento sopra'. Usado para descrever movimento ou posição em relação ao vento, frequentemente em vela, aviação ou atividades ao ar livre.

An adverb meaning 'against the direction of the wind' or 'in the direction from which the wind is blowing.' It is used to describe movement or position relative to the wind, often in sailing, aviation, or outdoor contexts.

1. Toward the windB2formal

   In the direction from which the wind is blowing.

   Contra o vento

   • The sailors moved upwind to avoid the storm.
   • We positioned the tent upwind of the campfire.
   • The birds flew upwind to conserve energy.

   Sinônimosagainst the windinto the windto windwardwindward

   Antônimosdownwind

2. Opposite to wind directionB2formal

   In the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing.

   Contra o vento

   • The hunter approached the deer from upwind.
   • The smoke blew away from us because we were upwind.
   • They built the house upwind of the factory to avoid pollution.

   Sinônimosagainst the windinto the windwindward

   Antônimosdownwind