This is the 295th most frequent Spanish word.
sur
"Sur" means "south" in English.
Here, 'sur' is used as a noun referring to the southern region.
El sur de España es conocido por su clima cálido.
The south of Spain is known for its warm climate.
In this sentence, 'sur' is used as a direction, indicating a cardinal point.
Nos dirigimos hacia el sur para encontrar mejores oportunidades.
We are heading south to find better opportunities.
Here, 'sur' is used as an adjective in a literary context to describe the night associated with the southern region.