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este

English translation of este

east

The Spanish word 'este' is used to describe the cardinal direction east. It is equivalent to the English term and can be used in similar contexts, such as geographical descriptions, navigational instructions, or even more symbolic contexts like referring to the direction of the sunrise.


Example sentences using: este

Este pastel es delicioso.

English translation of Este pastel es delicioso.

This cake is delicious.

'Este' is used to point out a specific cake that the speaker is referring to. The adjective 'delicioso' describes the taste of the cake.

Este es mi coche.

English translation of Este es mi coche.

This is my car.

This phrase uses 'este' as a determinant to identify something close, in this case a car. 'Mi' is used to denote possession.

Este café está caliente.

English translation of Este café está caliente.

This coffee is hot.

In this example, 'este' is indicating a specific coffee. 'Está' is used with 'caliente' to describe the temperature of the coffee.

Este día es especial.

English translation of Este día es especial.

This day is special.

In this sentence, 'este' is determining a particular day that is significant or different in some way, thus 'especial'.

Este es tu asiento.

English translation of Este es tu asiento.

This is your seat.

In this sentence, 'este' is used to identify a specific seat. 'Tu' signifies ownership, indicating the seat belongs to the person being spoken to.

Este jardín es hermoso.

English translation of Este jardín es hermoso.

This garden is beautiful.

The phrase uses 'este' to show a specific garden close to the speaker. The adjective 'hermoso' describes the beauty of the garden.

Este es nuestro gato.

English translation of Este es nuestro gato.

This is our cat.

'Este' in this case is referring to a particular cat. 'Nuestro' tells us that the cat belongs to us, the speakers.

Este es el camino correcto.

English translation of Este es el camino correcto.

This is the right path.

'Este' is used to identify a specific path. 'El camino correcto' means the right or correct path.

Este perro es muy amigable.

English translation of Este perro es muy amigable.

This dog is very friendly.

'Este' is used to denote a specific dog which is described as 'amigable' (friendly). 'Muy' intensifies the friendliness of the dog.

Este libro es interesante.

English translation of Este libro es interesante.

This book is interesting.

Here, 'este' is being used to refer to a book close to the speaker. The adjective 'interesante' describes the book.

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