No. 295 in Spanish
sur
"Sur" means "south" in English.
In a sentence
El sur de España es conocido por su clima cálido.
The south of Spain is known for its warm climate.
Here, 'sur' is used as a noun referring to the southern region.
Nos dirigimos hacia el sur para encontrar mejores oportunidades.
We are heading south to find better opportunities.
In this sentence, 'sur' is used as a direction, indicating a cardinal point.
La calma del sur nocturno me llena de paz.
The calm of the southern night fills me with peace.
Here, 'sur' is used as an adjective in a literary context to describe the night associated with the southern region.
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