Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"West" in Italian: ovest
l'ovest
West in Italian is l'ovest (LOH-vest). Say a ovest for to the west and verso ovest for toward the west. Keep ovest lowercase in normal prose.
Giving directions
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How to pronounce ovest
Say it
LOH-vest
/ˈɔ.vest/
Ovest stresses OH: OH-vest. Three clear sounds: o-vest.
"West" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'ovest | the west Direction or region. | Direction or region. |
| a ovest | to the west / west of Relative location. | Relative location. |
| verso ovest | toward the west Movement. | Movement. |
| Europa dell'Ovest | Western Europe Regional label. | Regional label. |
How to use ovest in real life
- 1Giving directions
Il parco è a ovest della stazione.
The park is west of the station.
A ovest di for west of.
- 2Sunset walk
Camminiamo verso ovest per vedere il tramonto.
Let's walk west to see the sunset.
Verso ovest for direction.
- 3Weather
Dall'ovest arrivano nubi basse.
Low clouds are coming from the west.
Dall'ovest for from the west.
Mistakes English speakers make with ovest
Incorrect: La spiaggia è in ovest.
Correct: La spiaggia è a ovest.
Use a ovest, not in ovest.
Incorrect: Andiamo al west.
Correct: Andiamo a ovest. / verso ovest.
Use ovest.
Good to know
Weather maps talk about flussi dall'ovest constantly. Drivers still switch to destra/sinistra once streets get small.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing which way to walk at dusk
ChatPal
Andiamo verso ovest o restiamo sul lungomare?
Shall we go west or stay on the seafront?
You
Verso ovest — voglio il tramonto.
West — I want the sunset.
ChatPal
Ok. L'ovest ha anche meno vento stasera.
Ok. The west also has less wind tonight.
You
Perfetto, allora partiamo.
Perfect, then let's go.
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FAQ
Common questions about "West" in Italian
How do I say west of the river?
A ovest del fiume.
What is the opposite of ovest?
Est (east).
Do I capitalize ovest?
Usually lowercase unless it starts a sentence.
How do I say from the west?
Dall'ovest.
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