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“windward” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/baɾloˈβento/

Example

El velero navegó a barlovento.

The sailboat sailed to windward.

Illustration for barlovento (windward)

How to say “windward” in Spanish

“Windward” in Spanish is barlovento.

Side facing the incoming wind.

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

Example sentences with barlovento

Ponte a barlovento cuando enciendas la barbacoa.

Get upwind when you light the barbecue.

Tips for using barlovento

  • In everyday speech barlovento sounds technical, so speakers often say de cara al viento or hacia donde viene el viento instead.

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