sotaventa

Noun feminine C1 #64888 most common

Translations

  1. leeward
  2. shelter

Refers to the side sheltered from the wind.

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Example Sentences

El barco se movía suavemente en la sotaventa de la isla, protegido del viento fuerte.

The boat moved gently in the leeward of the island, sheltered from the strong wind.

Buscamos refugio en la sotaventa de la montaña, protegidos del viento y la lluvia.

We sought shelter in the leeward side of the mountain, protected from the wind and rain.