Portuguese · Travel & Getting Around
"South" in Portuguese: sul
o sul
South in Portuguese is o sul. Say no sul for in the south and sentido sul on roads.
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How to pronounce sul
Say it
sool
/ˈsuw/
sool
"South" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o sul | the south Noun. | Noun. |
| no sul | in the south Location. | Location. |
| sentido sul | southbound Roads / metro. | Roads / metro. |
| sul de… | south of… Relative place. | Relative place. |
How to use sul in real life
- 1Travel
Minha família mora no sul do Brasil.
My family lives in the south of Brazil.
No sul.
- 2Metro
Pegue a linha sentido sul até a última estação.
Take the southbound line to the last station.
Sentido sul.
- 3Map
O aeroporto fica ao sul do centro.
The airport is south of downtown.
Relative direction.
Mistakes English speakers make with sul
Incorrect: A sul é frio no inverno.
Correct: O sul é frio no inverno.
Sul is masculine as a noun: o sul.
Incorrect: Vamos para o south.
Correct: Vamos para o sul.
Use sul.
Good to know
O Sul can mean Brazil’s South region (RS, SC, PR) with cooler winters — not only a compass point. Cities also say zona sul for their southern neighborhoods.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a flight connection
ChatPal
O voo desce no sul ou no sudeste?
Does the flight land in the south or the southeast?
You
No sul. Depois seguimos de ônibus.
In the south. Then we continue by bus.
ChatPal
Beleza. Malas já despachadas.
Cool. Bags already checked.
You
Perfeito. Vamos para o portão.
Perfect. Let’s go to the gate.
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FAQ
Common questions about "South" in Portuguese
In the south?
No sul.
Southbound?
Sentido sul.
Gender?
Masculine: o sul.
North?
O norte.
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