English–Spanish

“western” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/okθiðenˈtal/

Example

La cultura occidental influye en muchas cosas.

Western culture affects many things.

Illustration for occidental (western)

How to say “western” in Spanish

“Western” in Spanish is occidental.

Ideas, institutions, and lifestyles associated with Western countries.

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

Example sentences with occidental

En el mundo occidental muchas costumbres se comparten.

In the western world, many customs are shared.

Tips for using occidental

  • Boundaries of the West vary by speaker, so naming the country or region gives clearer meaning when precision matters.

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