🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

voltado para o sul

Pronunciation / Transliteration: voltado para o sul

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
South-Facing/ˈsaʊθˌfeɪsɪŋ/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O jardim voltado para o sul é perfeito para o cultivo."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Describing a location or structure that is oriented towards the south.

    "The south-facing windows allow for maximum sunlight during the day."
  2. 2

    Referring to a garden or area that receives sunlight primarily from the south.

    "The south-facing garden is perfect for growing tomatoes."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'south-facing' is a compound adjective formed from 'south', which originates from Old English 'sūþ', and 'facing', derived from the verb 'face', which comes from Latin 'facies'. The term has evolved to describe orientation towards the south, particularly in contexts like architecture and gardening.

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