Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| sureño | /suˈɾeɲo/ |
| del sur | /del suɾ/ (from spelling rules) |
| meridional | /meɾidjoˈnal/ |
| austral | /ausˈtɾal/ |
These terms are used to describe things pertaining to a southern region or direction.
Which one should you use?
The phrase del sur is a very common way to express the concept by using a prepositional phrase meaning "of the south". The adjective meridional is a more formal, technical or literary term used in geography and academic contexts. The word austral is a technical term used in scientific or geographical contexts, specifically to refer to the southern hemisphere or the extreme south.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile and Argentina, the word austral is often used to refer to the southernmost regions, specifically denoting the southernmost part of a country close to Antarctica.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase del sur is a common prepositional phrase meaning "of the south" used to express the adjective's meaning.
How do you pronounce it?
/suˈɾeɲo/
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Examples in context
- Él tiene acento sureño.He has a Southern accent.This sentence is useful for describing a person with a sureño accent.Tatoeba #11853730 by Eremon, translation #2263380 by Hybrid
- Tom habla con acento sureño.Tom speaks with a southern accent.Tatoeba #11855858 by Eremon, translation #2958166 by CK
- Italia está en Europa meridional.Italy is in Southern Europe.This sentence is useful for showing the use of meridional in a geographical context.Tatoeba #10051359 by manufrutos, translation #10050097 by sakslane
- La parte meridional del país tiene un clima más cálido.The southern part of the country has a warmer climate.
- El hemisferio meridional contiene muchos países de habla española.The southern hemisphere contains many Spanish-speaking countries.
- La comida sureña de mi país es deliciosa.The southern food from my country is delicious.
- Los paisajes del sur del país son impresionantes.The landscapes in the south of the country are impressive.
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Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about their favorite foods.
- MaríaMe encanta el clima sureño.I love the southern climate.
- JavierA mí también, es muy cálido.Me too, it is very warm.
- MaríaY la comida sureña es deliciosa.And southern food is delicious.
- JavierTienes razón, María.You are right, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “southern” translations and entries sureño, meridional, austral, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries austral, del, meridional, sur, sureño, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
