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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One man broke up with Este when she told him their future children might have Type 1 Diabetes.

From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025

Este Haim takes over lead vocals for “Cry,” in which she’s unsure of her place in the seven stages of grief: “I’m past the anger, past the rage, but the hurt ain’t gone.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2025

Cubas was due to travel on Tuesday from his stronghold in Ciudad del Este, on the border with Brazil, to the capital, Asuncion.

From Reuters ● May 2, 2023

The United Nations Environment Programme held the meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee in a city known for its beaches, Punta del Este, Uruguay, from Monday through Friday.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 2, 2022

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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