What is the Spanish word for "west"?

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

English

west

Spanish

oeste

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Alternative translations of "west"

poniente
occidente

Examples of how to use "west" in Spanish

English
The pioneers traveled to the west.
Spanish
Los pioneros viajaron hacia el oeste.
English
We drove west to see the sunset.
Spanish
Condujimos hacia el oeste para ver la puesta del sol.
English
The wind is blowing from the west.
Spanish
El viento sopla desde el oeste.
English
She moved west for a new job.
Spanish
Ella se mudó al oeste por un nuevo trabajo.
English
Look west and you will see mountains.
Spanish
Mira hacia el oeste y verás montañas.

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