East

USAGE NOTE
This word must be preceded by the definite article when it refers to a region or direction.
East(
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. el Este
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The East reaffirmed its commitment to bettering economic conditions in the region.El Este reafirmó su compromiso de mejorar las condiciones económicas de la región.
b. el Oriente
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Marco Polo traveled the Silk Road on his way to the Far East.Marco Polo viajó por la Ruta de la Seda rumbo al Extremo Oriente.
a. el este de los Estados Unidos
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
There are many good universities in the East.Hay muchas universidades buenas en el este de los Estados Unidos.
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