Este

American

[es-tey] / ˈɛs teɪ /

noun

a city in northeastern Italy: medieval fortress; ancient Roman ruins.

Este British

/ ˈɛstI /

noun

a noble family of Italy founded by Alberto Azzo II (996–1097), who was invested with the town of Este in NE Italy as a fief of the Holy Roman Empire. The family governed Ferrara (13th–16th centuries), Modena, and Reggio (13th–18th centuries)

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Example Sentences

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El formato del All-Star ha cambiado de Este contra Oeste a Estados Unidos contra el Mundo.

From Los Angeles Times

“Tomorrow after school a lady named Este from CPS will be here. She wants to ask you some questions about your mom.”

From Literature

“Este Cohen from CPS is here. She wants to ask you a few questions.”

From Literature

“You can call me Este,” she says.

From Literature

I nod again, watching Este’s fingers fly across the keyboard.

From Literature

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