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"North" in Spanish: norte
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North in Spanish is el norte. It is masculine. Say hacia el norte for toward the north.
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How to pronounce norte
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NOHR-teh
/ˈnoɾ.te/
NOHR-teh. Soft r. Stress NOHR.
"North" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el norte | the north Default noun. | Default noun. |
| hacia el norte | toward the north Directions and driving. | Directions and driving. |
| al norte de | north of Relative location. | Relative location. |
| en el norte | in the north Regions and cities. | Regions and cities. |
How to use norte in real life
- 1Map
La playa está al norte.
The beach is to the north.
Al norte.
- 2Driving
Sigue hacia el norte dos horas.
Keep going north for two hours.
Hacia el norte.
- 3Weather
En el norte hace más frío.
In the north it is colder.
En el norte.
Mistakes English speakers make with norte
Incorrect: La norte está lejos.
Correct: El norte está lejos.
Norte is masculine: el norte.
Incorrect: Voy norte.
Correct: Voy hacia el norte.
Use hacia el norte for toward.
Good to know
Good to knowEl norte can mean a region, not only a compass point. Clarify which norte if maps feel vague.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Reading a city map
ChatPal
¿El museo queda al norte?
Is the museum to the north?
You
Sí, hacia el norte del parque.
Yes, toward the north of the park.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Caminamos juntos.
Perfect. We'll walk together.
You
Guía tú. Yo no veo el norte.
You lead. I don't see north.
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FAQ
Common questions about "North" in Spanish
Is norte masculine?
Yes: el norte, un norte claro.
Toward the north?
Hacia el norte.
North of the hotel?
Al norte del hotel.
How do you pronounce norte?
NOHR-teh. Stress NOHR in norte.
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