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"East" in Spanish: este
el este
East in Spanish is el este. It is masculine. Say hacia el este so listeners hear the compass, not this.
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How to pronounce este
Say it
EHS-teh
/ˈes.te/
EHS-teh. Clear e. Stress EHS.
"East" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el este | the east Compass noun with article. | Compass noun with article. |
| hacia el este | toward the east Directions. | Directions. |
| al este de | east of Relative location. | Relative location. |
| en el este | in the east Regions. | Regions. |
How to use este in real life
- 1Map
El puerto queda al este.
The port is to the east.
Al este.
- 2Hiking
Camina hacia el este hasta el río.
Walk east to the river.
Hacia el este.
- 3City talk
Vivo en el este de la ciudad.
I live in the east of the city.
En el este.
Mistakes English speakers make with este
Incorrect: La este es bonita.
Correct: El este es bonito.
Este (east) is masculine: el este.
Incorrect: Voy este. (compass)
Correct: Voy hacia el este.
Use hacia el este for the compass.
Good to know
Este also means this before masculine nouns. Keep el este for the compass point.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Orienting with a paper map
ChatPal
¿El hotel está al este?
Is the hotel to the east?
You
Sí, hacia el este del parque.
Yes, toward the east of the park.
ChatPal
Entonces cruzamos la avenida.
Then we cross the avenue.
You
Ok. Miro el este en el mapa.
Ok. I'm looking at east on the map.
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FAQ
Common questions about "East" in Spanish
Is este masculine as east?
Yes: el este for the compass.
Este the east or este this?
El este is east. Este libro is this book.
Toward the east?
Hacia el este.
How do you pronounce este?
EHS-teh. Stress EHS in este.
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