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"South" in Spanish: sur
el sur
South in Spanish is el sur. It is masculine. Say hacia el sur for toward the south.
How to pronounce sur: audio and sound guideMap
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How to pronounce sur
Say it
soor
/ˈsuɾ/
soor. One syllable. Soft s.
"South" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el sur | the south Default noun. | Default noun. |
| hacia el sur | toward the south Directions. | Directions. |
| al sur de | south of Relative location. | Relative location. |
| en el sur | in the south Regions. | Regions. |
How to use sur in real life
- 1Map
El mercado está al sur.
The market is to the south.
Al sur.
- 2Bus
Este bus va hacia el sur.
This bus goes south.
Hacia el sur.
- 3Trip talk
Vamos al sur este fin.
We're going south this weekend.
Al sur.
Mistakes English speakers make with sur
Incorrect: La sur es caliente.
Correct: El sur es caliente.
Sur is masculine: el sur.
Incorrect: Maneja sur.
Correct: Maneja hacia el sur.
Say hacia el sur for toward.
Good to know
Good to knowEl sur often names a whole region. Ask which city if el sur feels too big.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a weekend trip
ChatPal
¿Quieres ir al sur?
Do you want to go south?
You
Sí. El sur está más cálido.
Yes. The south is warmer.
ChatPal
Compro los boletos mañana.
I'll buy the tickets tomorrow.
You
Bien. Salimos temprano hacia el sur.
Good. We leave early toward the south.
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FAQ
Common questions about "South" in Spanish
Is sur masculine?
Yes: el sur.
Toward the south?
Hacia el sur.
South of here?
Al sur de aquí.
How do you pronounce sur?
Soor. Short sur.
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