No. 1,949 in Portuguese
nordeste
"Northeast" – the direction or region lying between north and east.
In a sentence
Eu estou planejando uma viagem para o nordeste do Brasil.
I am planning a trip to the northeast of Brazil.
Here, 'nordeste' is used as a noun to describe a geographical region in Brazil.
O vento nordeste sopra forte nesta época do ano.
The northeast wind blows strong at this time of year.
Here, 'nordeste' is used adjectivally, modifying 'vento', to describe the wind originating from the northeast direction.
Ele mora no nordeste da cidade, perto das colinas.
He lives in the northeast of the city, close to the hills.
Here, 'nordeste' is used as a noun to specify a part of a city, defining a directional location.
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