This is the 2763rd most frequent Portuguese word.
sudoeste
Southwest.
Here, 'sudoeste' is used as a noun referring to a cardinal direction, specifically the southwest.
O vento que vem do sudoeste traz uma brisa fresca.
The wind coming from the southwest brings a fresh breeze.
In this sentence, 'sudoeste' is used as an adjective describing the location within a region of the country.
A cidade está localizada na região sudoeste do país.
The city is located in the southwestern region of the country.
Here, 'sudoeste' acts as an adjective specifying the part of the zone.