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"Este" is a form of "este", a noun which is often translated as "east". "En cada" is a phrase which is often translated as "on each". Learn more about the difference between "en cada" and "este" below.
en cada(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. on each
Había mucho tráfico en cada sentido de la autopista.There was heavy traffic on each side of the freeway.
c. in each
Hay una sorpresa en cada caja y solo puedes escoger una.There's a surprise in each box and you can only pick one.
d. in every
La medida entra en vigor mañana en cada país de la Unión Europea.The measure comes into force tomorrow in every European Union country.
e. at each
En cada kiosco del parque temático solo se venden bebidas sin alcohol.Only non-alcoholic beverages are sold at each kiosk of the theme park.
f. at every
Nuestros productos se venden en cada tienda del país.Our products are sold at every store in the country.
el este, este(
ehs
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (direction)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. eastern
La zona este de la ciudad tiene unos restaurantes excelentes.The eastern part of the city has some excellent restaurants.
b. east
El lado este de la bahía es el lugar perfecto para nadar.The east side of the bay is the perfect place for swimming.
c. easterly
Es mejor ir en dirección este si quieres evitar el bosque.It's better to go in an easterly direction if you want to stay clear of the forest.
a. this
Este año acabo la universidad.I finish university this year.
Esta libreta no es mía.This notebook isn't mine.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. this
Este no es el plato que pedí.This is not the meal I ordered.
Esta no es la camisa que quería.This is not the shirt I wanted.
b. this one
Me voy a llevar este; el gorro chico no me queda.I'm going to take this one; the small hat doesn't fit me.
¿Qué falda te gusta más? - Esta es muy bonita.Which skirt do you like better? - This one is really pretty.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
