east

S2 W1

BrE /iːst/ AmE /iːst/

noun / adjective en → es

1 DIRECTION [noun] A1

the direction that the sun rises in, or the side of an object that faces this direction

este, oriente

  • in the east

Collocations the eastern part of a country · move to the east

  • The sun rises in the east.

    El sol sale por el este.

2 REGION [noun] B1

the eastern part of a country or area, especially when it is different from other parts

el oriente, la región del este

  • in the east

Collocations the eastern part of a country · eastern Europe

  • He comes from the east.

    Él viene del este.

3 TIME [noun] B1

the time when the sun rises in a particular place, or the period of daylight that follows this

la mañana temprana

  • in the early east

Collocations early in the morning · sunrise in the east

  • It was still early in the east.

    Aún era temprano en la mañana.

4 CARDINAL POINT [noun] A2

one of the four main points on a compass, showing direction or position

el este (punto cardinal)

  • in the east

Collocations east of · compass points

  • The city is located to the east.

    La ciudad está ubicada al este.

5 REGIONAL [noun] B1

a region or area that is considered part of a larger geographical entity, often with distinct characteristics

la región del este

  • in the east

Collocations eastern Europe · the eastern United States

  • The region is known for its rich history.

    La región es conocida por su rica historia.

6 DIRECTIONAL [adjective] A2

indicating movement or direction towards the east

hacia el este, al este

  • eastward

Collocations move eastward · travel eastward

  • They moved eastward.

    Se trasladaron hacia el este.

7 OPPOSITE [adjective] B1

the opposite direction to west, indicating movement or position towards the east

al este (en dirección opuesta al oeste)

  • eastward

Collocations move eastward · travel eastward

  • The road leads eastward.

    El camino conduce hacia el este.

8 REGIONAL IDIOM [noun] B2

used in regional idioms to refer to a specific area or region

región del este (en expresiones idiomáticas)

  • in the east

Collocations eastern Europe · the eastern United States

  • The region is known for its unique culture.

    La región es conocida por su cultura única.