Leste
East
Language note: 'Leste' as in 'less tea' — head east to find a local cafe instead!
Culture note: The eastern regions of Portugal are rich in history, with many ancient castles and sites.
Context: To plan the rest of their route, João points out the east direction towards their next stop.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Leste
[LESH-te]
East
The direction in which the sun rises; opposite of west.
O sol nasce no leste.
The sun rises in the east.
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