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"West" in Spanish: oeste
el oeste
West in Spanish is el oeste. It is masculine. Say hacia el oeste for toward the west.
Sunset
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How to pronounce oeste
Say it
oh-EHS-teh
/o.ˈes.te/
oh-EHS-teh. Three beats. Stress EHS.
"West" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el oeste | the west Default noun. | Default noun. |
| hacia el oeste | toward the west Directions. | Directions. |
| al oeste de | west of Relative location. | Relative location. |
| en el oeste | in the west Regions. | Regions. |
How to use oeste in real life
- 1Sunset
El sol baja por el oeste.
The sun sets in the west.
Por el oeste.
- 2Driving
Gira y sigue hacia el oeste.
Turn and keep going west.
Hacia el oeste.
- 3Neighborhood
Vivo al oeste del río.
I live west of the river.
Al oeste.
Mistakes English speakers make with oeste
Incorrect: La oeste queda lejos.
Correct: El oeste queda lejos.
Oeste is masculine: el oeste.
Incorrect: Camina oeste.
Correct: Camina hacia el oeste.
Say hacia el oeste for toward.
Good to know
El oeste can label a whole side of a city. Point if el oeste is unclear on foot.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a lookout at sunset
ChatPal
¿Vamos hacia el oeste?
Shall we go toward the west?
You
Sí. El oeste tiene mejor vista.
Yes. The west has a better view.
ChatPal
Llevo agua y el mapa.
I'll bring water and the map.
You
Perfecto. Salimos al oeste ahora.
Perfect. We head west now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "West" in Spanish
Is oeste masculine?
Yes: el oeste.
Toward the west?
Hacia el oeste.
West of the hotel?
Al oeste del hotel.
How do you pronounce oeste?
Oh-EHS-teh. Stress EHS in oeste.
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