This is the 8480th most frequent Portuguese word.
west
The Portuguese word for "west" is "oeste," referring to the cardinal direction opposite to east.
In this sentence, 'oeste' (west) is used as a noun to refer to the cardinal direction where the sun sets.
O sol se põe no oeste todos os dias.
The sun sets in the west every day.
Here, 'oeste' is used as a noun within a comparative construction to describe a location relative to others.
A cidade está localizada mais ao oeste do país.
The city is located further to the west of the country.
In this sentence, 'oeste' (west) indicates the origin of the winds, using the word to describe a direction.