north

the direction that goes towards the North Pole, opposite to south

norte (dir)

• go north

Collocations north of London · head north

• We're going to head north this weekend.

  Este fin de semana vamos a dirigirnos al norte.

the northern part of a country or area, opposite to south

norte (región)

• in the north

Collocations north England · the north of France

• The weather is usually colder in the north.

  El clima suele ser más frío en el norte.

the direction that points towards the North Pole on a compass or map, opposite to south

norte (brújula)

• point north

Collocations north arrow · compass north

• The compass needle points north.

  La aguja de la brújula señala al norte.

the direction that is opposite to south on a magnet or compass, indicating the north pole

norte (polo)

• north pole

Collocations magnetic north · geographical north

• The Earth's magnetic field points towards the North Pole.

  El campo magnético de la Tierra apunta hacia el Polo Norte.

used to refer to something that is opposite or contrasting with another thing, often in a metaphorical sense

opuesto (a)

• north and south

Collocations north-south divide · north-south dialogue

• There is a north-south divide in the country.

  Hay una división norte-sur en el país.

a team or group that plays for the northern part of a competition, often in sports contexts

equipo del norte (deportes)

• north team

Collocations north team · northern squad

• The north team won the championship.

  El equipo del norte ganó el campeonato.

used to refer to something that is characteristic of or associated with northern regions, often in cultural contexts

norteño (cultural)

• north culture

Collocations north culture · northern customs

• The north has a rich cultural heritage.

  El norte tiene un rico patrimonio cultural.

used in religious contexts to refer to the direction that is considered sacred or towards a holy place, often in Islamic contexts

norte (religioso)

• north direction

Collocations north direction · holy north

• The faithful face the North during prayer.

  Los fieles se dirigen al Norte durante la oración.