northeastern

BrE /nɔːˈθiːstən/ AmE /nɔːrˈθiːstərn/

adjective en → es

1 DIRECTION [attributive / predicative] B2

of or relating to the northeast direction or area

del noreste, del nordeste

  • northeastern + NOUN

Collocations northeastern states · northeastern cities

  • The northeastern part of the country is very industrialized.

    La parte noreste del país es muy industrializada.

2 REGION [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to a region in the northeast, especially of the United States

del noreste de los Estados Unidos

  • northeastern + NOUN

Collocations northeastern states · northeastern culture

  • Northeastern cuisine is known for its seafood dishes.

    La cocina del noreste es conocida por sus platos de mariscos.