Oeste
West
Language note: Think of 'oeste' as in 'ocean's best' since Portugal's west borders the Atlantic!
Culture note: The western coast is perfect for surfing and sea lovers; it's a staple of Portuguese culture.
Context: Maria needs to identify where the direction of the sunset is on the map.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Oeste
[o-ESH-te]
West
The direction in which the sun sets; opposite of east.
O avião está voando para o oeste.
The plane is flying to the west.
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