Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leste
adverb / noun
/ˈlɛstɛ/
Definition
leste is a Portuguese word that translates to ‘east’ in English.
Examples
- O sol nasce no leste. (The sun rises in the east.)
- A casa está localizada a leste da cidade. (The house is located to the east of the city.)
- Viajamos em direção ao leste. (We traveled eastward.)
Meaning
It typically refers to the cardinal direction opposite to west, often associated with sunrise and the direction in which the sun rises.
Synonyms
- oriente
- lado leste