English–Spanish

“eastern” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/oɾjenˈtal/

Example

La zona oriental de la ciudad es tranquila.

The eastern part of the city is quiet.

Illustration for oriental (eastern)

How to say “eastern” in Spanish

“Eastern” in Spanish is oriental.

Compass rose with the east sector highlighted.

Full entry for oriental: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with oriental

La costa oriental atrae a muchos turistas en verano.

The eastern coast attracts many tourists in summer.

Tips for using oriental

  • In Spanish oriental is a neutral geographic adjective commonly used with phrases like zona oriental or en el este de [lugar], while English oriental is now often avoided for people.

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