northern

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BrE /ˈnɔːðən/ AmE /ˈnɔːrθərn/

adjective en → es

1 DIRECTION [attributive or predicative] A2

of the direction that goes towards the north; in a northerly direction

del norte, hacia el norte

  • northern direction

Collocations northern route · northern exposure

  • The northern part of the country is very mountainous.

    La parte norte del país es muy montañosa.

2 REGION [attributive or predicative] B1

of a region or area that lies in the north of a country, state, etc.

del norte, del área septentrional

  • northern part/region/city

Collocations northern England · northern states

  • The northern region of the country is colder than the south.

    La región norte del país es más fría que el sur.

3 CULTURE [attributive or predicative] B2

of people or their customs that come from a northern area; of the culture of such an area

de la cultura septentrional, del norte

  • northern people/culture

Collocations northern traditions · northern dialects

  • The northern culture is rich in folklore and music.

    La cultura septentrional es rica en folclore y música.

4 OPPOSITION [conjunction] C1

used to refer to the opposite of something; used in a sentence with 'or' or 'and' to mean 'not ... and'

no, ni

  • northern or southern
  • He is neither northern nor southern in his tastes.

    No es ni del norte ni del sur en sus gustos.