What is the Spanish word for "south"?

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

English

south

Spanish

sur

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Examples of how to use "south" in Spanish

English
Many birds fly south for the winter.
Spanish
Muchas aves vuelan al sur en invierno.
English
Birds migrate to the south each winter.
Spanish
Las aves migran hacia el sur cada invierno.
English
Our team represents the south in tournaments.
Spanish
Nuestro equipo representa al sur en los torneos.
English
The village lies to the south.
Spanish
El pueblo se encuentra al sur.
English
Trade increased between the north and south.
Spanish
El comercio aumentó entre el norte y el sur.

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Many birds fly south for the winter.

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