Spanish Conversation · Level 103
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Spanish word
meridional
Pronunciation
IPA/meɾiðjoˈnal/
Meaning
- adjectivesouthern
Example
Vivimos en la costa meridional.
We live on the southern coast.
More examples
En el hemisferio meridional las estaciones son opuestas.
In the southern hemisphere the seasons are opposite.
Core concept
Situated on or toward the south side of a location.
Common phrases
hemisferio meridional
southern hemisphere
región meridional
southern region
Similar words
sureño: From the south of a region, typically used for people in everyday speech.
Definition in Spanish
Que está situado en la parte sur de un lugar o que se relaciona con esa zona.
Word origin
Meridional derives from Latin meridies 'midday' through meridiōnālis, which links the idea of noon to the southern direction.
Usage tips
- In casual conversation Spanish speakers prefer del sur for places and sureño/sureña for people, making meridional sound somewhat formal or academic.
Other meanings
- southerlyadjective
Opposites
- septentrionalnorthernadjective