lee in Spanish
lee in Spanish is sotavento, socaire — lee means the sheltered side of something, away from the wind.
lee in Spanish
sotavento
(nautical) The side of the ship away from the wind.
socaire
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?
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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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