This is the 7533rd most frequent Portuguese word.
north
"North" in English refers to the cardinal direction opposite to south.
In this sentence, 'norte' is used as a noun to refer to a geographical region, specifically the northern part of the country.
O norte do país é conhecido pelas suas montanhas.
The north of the country is known for its mountains.
Here, 'norte' represents direction and is metaphorically used to denote guidance or orientation in decision-making.
Ela sempre segue o norte em suas decisões.
She always follows the north in her decisions.
In this context, 'norte' is used as a noun describing the destination, which is the north.