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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Este calendario adelantado ha generado expectación por los primeros Juegos Olímpicos de Verano en Estados Unidos desde Atlanta 1996, pero también ha suscitado preocupaciones sobre la programación.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana began their career playing gigs at local delicatessens with their parents.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

Este es el primero de varios artículos que el Times tiene previsto publicar basándose en las principales conclusiones de la encuesta.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2023

Este año, fue una de las más populares.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2023

Este seems nice enough, but I’m not sure I trust CPS.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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