east
BrE /iːst/ AmE /iːst/
noun / adjective en → es
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
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The sun rises in the east.
El sol sale por el este.
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
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He comes from the east.
Él viene del este.
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
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It was still early in the east.
Aún era temprano en la mañana.
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
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The city is located to the east.
La ciudad está ubicada al este.
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
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The region is known for its rich history.
La región es conocida por su rica historia.
indicating movement or direction towards the east
hacia el este, al este
- eastward
Collocations move eastward · travel eastward
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They moved eastward.
Se trasladaron hacia el este.
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
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The road leads eastward.
El camino conduce hacia el este.
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
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The region is known for its unique culture.
La región es conocida por su cultura única.