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lee in Spanish

lee in Spanish is sotavento, socaire — lee means the sheltered side of something, away from the wind.

lee in Spanish

sotavento
noun
(nautical) The side of the ship away from the wind.
socaire
noun
A sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind (see also leeside); shelter; protection.

What does "lee" mean?

  1. noun The sheltered side of something, away from the wind.
    "The boats anchored in the lee of the island to escape the storm."
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lee in a sentence

  • The boats anchored in the lee of the island to escape the storm.
  • We pitched our tent in the lee of a large boulder.

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What is "lee" in Spanish?

"lee" in Spanish is sotavento, socaire. lee means: The sheltered side of something, away from the wind.

How do you use "lee" in a sentence?

Example: "The boats anchored in the lee of the island to escape the storm." In Spanish, "lee" is sotavento, socaire.

Are there other ways to say "lee" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "lee": sotavento, socaire.

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