What is the Portuguese word for "windward"?

Learn how to say "windward" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

windward

Portuguese

barlavento

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Examples of how to use "windward" in Portuguese

English
The windward side of the island gets more rain.
Portuguese
O lado de barlavento da ilha recebe mais chuva.
English
The windward side of the island is wet.
Portuguese
O lado de barlavento da ilha está molhado.
English
Stand on the windward deck for fresh air.
Portuguese
Fique no convés de barlavento para pegar ar fresco.
English
Sailors trimmed the windward sail before night.
Portuguese
Os marinheiros ajustaram a vela de barlavento antes da noite.
English
We moved to the windward slope slowly.
Portuguese
Nosso movimento foi lentamente para a encosta de barlavento.
English
The windward village often receives more rain.
Portuguese
A vila de barlavento costuma receber mais chuva.

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The windward side of the island gets more rain.

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