al este (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

• Al este is a prepositional phrase used in Spanish.

Phonetic transcription

• /al ˈeste/

Translation

• Al este can be translated into English as "to the east" or "eastern".

Meaning and Usage

• Al este indicates a direction towards the east. It is commonly used in giving directions or describing the location of something in relation to the east. This prepositional phrase is used both in oral and written contexts. It has a moderate frequency of use in the Spanish language.

Example Sentences

1. Vive al este de la ciudad.
2. She lives to the east of the city.
3. El sol sale al este.
4. The sun rises in the east.
5. Tenemos que ir al este para encontrar la playa.
6. We have to go east to find the beach.

Idiomatic Expressions

• Al este is not commonly used as part of idiomatic expressions in Spanish.

Etymology

• In Spanish, "este" means "east", which comes from the Latin word "æstus". When combined with the preposition "a" (to), it forms the phrase al este, meaning "to the east".

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• Hacia el este (Towards the east)

• En dirección este (In the eastward direction)

• Antonyms:

• Al oeste (To the west)
• Al norte (To the north)
• Al sur (To the south)