l’est
east
È una parola latina che significa 'è', usata per indicare l'esistenza o la presenza di qualcosa o qualcuno.
Definition & meaning
Est means east, the cardinal direction where the sun rises. It can also refer to the eastern part of a place or, capitalized as Est, to the East as a geopolitical region.
Grammar & Word origin
Est is an invariable masculine noun: l’est means “the east.” It can also describe location or direction, as in lato est (“east side”).
It entered Italian through French est, ultimately from a Germanic word for “east.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonyms: oriente and levante both mean “east.” Oriente can also refer to Eastern regions or cultures, while levante is more literary or used in geographical names.
- Antonyms: ovest and occidente mean “west.” Occidente can also refer to the Western world.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il sole brilla forte ad est al mattino.noun
The sun shines brightly in the east in the morning.
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