1. The direction or region between south and west, typically 225 degrees on a compass
The storm is moving southwest.
A tempestade está se movendo para o sudoeste.
2. The southwestern part of a country, region, or city
They live in the southwest of England.
Eles vivem no sudoeste da Inglaterra.
3. Relating to or situated in the southwest direction or region
The southwest corner of the building faces the park.
O canto sudoeste do edifício fica de frente para o parque.