Portuguese · Travel & Getting Around
"West" in Portuguese: oeste
o oeste
West in Portuguese is o oeste. City talk uses zona oeste; roads use sentido oeste.
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O aeroporto fica na zona oeste.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce oeste
Say it
o-ESS-chee
/ˈoes.tʃi/
o-ESS-chee
"West" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o oeste | the west Noun. | Noun. |
| no oeste | in the west Location. | Location. |
| zona oeste | west zone City areas. | City areas. |
| sentido oeste | westbound Roads. | Roads. |
How to use oeste in real life
- 1City
O aeroporto fica na zona oeste.
The airport is in the west zone.
Zona oeste.
- 2Sunset
O sol se põe no oeste.
The sun sets in the west.
Compass fact.
- 3Driving
Pegue a avenida sentido oeste.
Take the avenue westbound.
Sentido oeste.
Mistakes English speakers make with oeste
Incorrect: A oeste é seco. (as noun gender)
Correct: O oeste é seco.
As a noun, o oeste is masculine.
Incorrect: Vamos para o west.
Correct: Vamos para o oeste.
Use oeste.
Good to know
Zona oeste labels western neighborhoods in many Brazilian cities. Sunset photos are always no oeste. Pair with leste, norte, and sul for full compass talk.
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Finding a sunset viewpoint
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O mirante fica a oeste da praça?
Is the viewpoint west of the square?
You
Fica. Siga sentido oeste na subida.
Yes. Go westbound up the hill.
ChatPal
Chegamos antes do pôr do sol.
We’ll arrive before sunset.
You
Levo a câmera.
I’ll bring the camera.
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FAQ
Common questions about "West" in Portuguese
In the west?
No oeste.
West zone?
Zona oeste.
Westbound?
Sentido oeste.
East?
Leste.
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