English–Spanish
“east” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/oˈɾjente/
Example
El sol sale por el oriente.
The sun rises in the east.
How to say “east” in Spanish
“East” in Spanish is oriente.
Direction where the sun rises.
Example sentences with oriente
Vivimos al oriente de la ciudad.
We live in the eastern part of the city.
Tips for using oriente
- Casual speech uses 'este' or phrases like 'al este' for bearings, while 'oriente' commonly appears in place names, regional descriptions, or the literary phrase 'el Oriente'.