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sur

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This word must be preceded by the definite article when it refers to a region or direction.
el sur, sur(
soor
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. south
La "S" en la brújula significa "sur".The "S" on the compass means "south."
a. south
Esa montaña que se ve en la distancia queda hacia el sur.That mountain that you see in the distance lies to the south.
a. south
En el sur del parque nacional se pueden encontrar ciervos, pumas y muchas especies de pájaros.In the south of the national park you can find deer, cougars, and many species of birds.
a. south wind
El sur soplaba con fuerza.The south wind was blowing hard.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. southern
Argentina se encuentra en el hemisferio sur.Argentina is in the Southern Hemisphere.
b. south
Mi mejor amiga se crió en la zona sur de Chicago.My best friend grew up on Chicago's south side.
c. southerly
Los vientos Santa Ana, los vientos sur que vienen de California, son muy secos.The Santa Ana winds, the southerly winds that come from California, are very dry.
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