What is the Spanish word for "north"?

Learn how to say "north" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

north

Spanish

norte

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Examples of how to use "north" in Spanish

English
Birds fly north for the summer.
Spanish
Los pájaros vuelan hacia el norte en verano.
English
Birds migrate north in the spring.
Spanish
Los pájaros migran hacia el norte en primavera.
English
The map shows north at the top.
Spanish
El mapa muestra el norte en la parte superior.
English
We drove north until sunset.
Spanish
Condujimos hacia el norte hasta el atardecer.
English
Snow is heavier in the north.
Spanish
La nieve es más pesada en el norte.

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Birds fly north for the summer.

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