Suroeste is a noun and can also function as an adjective in Spanish.
/suɾoˈeste/
Suroeste refers to the cardinal direction between south and west. It is used to denote a geographical area, direction, or a position relative to other points. This term is frequently used in both oral and written Spanish, especially in contexts related to geography, navigation, weather forecasting, and regional descriptions.
The word is commonly used, especially in conversations that involve location, geography, and travel. It appears frequently in written texts, such as maps, guides, and educational materials.
The wind was blowing from the southwest during the storm.
La ciudad está situada en el suroeste del país.
The city is located in the southwest of the country.
Debemos ir hacia el suroeste para llegar a nuestro destino.
While "suroeste" is primarily a directional term, it does not commonly appear in idiomatic expressions. However, it can be used in phrases related to directions and locations.
From the southwest, you can see how the sun sets.
Tomaremos la carretera que va hacia el suroeste para evitar el tráfico.
We will take the road that goes southwest to avoid the traffic.
Las temperaturas son más cálidas en el suroeste del estado.
The word suroeste is derived from the Spanish roots "sur" (south) and "oeste" (west). The prefix "suro-" combines the two geographical directions to create a term that specifically indicates the southwest direction.