Sul
South
Language note: 'Sul' sounds like 'soul' which you'll find plenty of in the south of Portugal.
Culture note: The south, particularly the Algarve, is famous for its beaches and sunny weather.
Context: Maria asks João about the direction towards the bottom of the map.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Sul
[SOOL]
South
The direction opposite of north, towards the bottom of a map.
Ela mora no sul de Portugal.
She lives in the south of Portugal.
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