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northeastern
[/ˌnɔːrθˈiːstərn/]
adjective
nordestino
1.
Of, relating to, or located in the northeast
The northeastern region of the country experiences cold winters.
A região nordestina do país experimenta invernos rigorosos.
2.
Coming from or characteristic of the northeast
A northeastern wind blew across the plains.
Um vento nordestino soprou pela planície.
Synonyms
northeast
north-eastern
Antonyms
southwestern
southern
western
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
nordestino
Most common usage, can also refer to people from the Northeast region of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
nordestino
Standard usage
São Paulo
nordestino
Standard usage
Portugal
nordeste
Portuguese preference for noun form; adjective form 'do nordeste' more common
Related Idioms & Phrases
northeastern United States
northeastern monsoon
northeastern corridor
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