How to Say "Sur" in Spanish - How To Say Guide

sur

/ˈsuɾ/

sur is the Spanish word for south.

The word sur means south. In formal contexts, you may encounter the adjective meridional to describe something pertaining to the south.

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The opposite of sur is norte (north).

/ˈsuɾ/

In Spanish, the word sur is a rare example of a Germanic loanword entering the language via French, rather than coming from Latin.
The term meridional comes from the Latin meridies, which literally means 'midday' because the sun is south at noon in the northern hemisphere.
In Argentina and Chile, el sur is often used as a cultural identity referring specifically to the wilds of Patagonia.

Seamos conscientes de toda la importancia de este día, porque hoy entre los hospitalarios muros de Boulogne-sur-Mer no se han reunido franceses con ingleses, ni rusos con polacos, sino seres humanos con seres humanos.
Let us be fully aware of all the importance of this day, because today within the generous walls of Boulogne-sur-Mer have met not French with English, nor Russians with Polish, but people with people.
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La región se encuentra en el sur del país.
The region is located in the south of the country.
El viento sopla desde la dirección meridional.
The wind blows from the south direction.
Vamos a ir de vacaciones al sur.
We're going on vacation to the south.
El viento del sur es muy cálido.
The south wind is very warm.
Debemos viajar hacia el sur para llegar.
We must travel towards the south to arrive.
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Lucía and Daniel are looking at a map in a car.

Lucía

¿Hacia qué dirección va la carretera?
In which direction does the road go?
Daniel

La carretera principal va hacia el sur.
The main road goes towards the south.
Lucía

Perfecto, entonces sigamos ese camino.
Perfect, then let's follow that path.
Daniel

Muy bien, yo conduzco el coche.
Very well, I will drive the car.

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