No. 3,649 in Portuguese
sudeste
"Sudeste" means "southeast" in English.
In a sentence
O sudeste do Brasil é conhecido por suas características diversas.
The southeast of Brazil is known for its diverse characteristics.
Here, 'sudeste' is a geographical noun referring to a specific region in Brazil.
O vento sudeste trouxe um ar mais fresco para a cidade.
The southeast wind brought cooler air to the city.
In this case, 'sudeste' functions as an adjective describing the origin of the wind.
Ele sempre orienta sua bússola em direção ao sudeste.
He always directs his compass toward the southeast.
Here, 'sudeste' refers to a cardinal direction, indicating a specific point on a compass.
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