norte

Definitions of norte
  1. noun
    any region lying in or toward the north
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    type of:
    región
    a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth
  2. noun
    a wind that blows from the north
    synonyms: aquilón, bóreas, cierzo, tramontana
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    types:
    mistral
    a strong north wind that blows in France during the winter
    type of:
    viento
    air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
  3. noun
    the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
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    type of:
    punto cardinal
    one of the four main compass points
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