EST
/est/from spelling rules
EST is the Spanish abbreviation for English subtitles.
EST stands for English subtitles. It is important not to confuse this abbreviation with the Spanish verb 'estar', which is used to indicate a temporary state or location or the verb 'hallarse', which implies a specific location.
Meaning: English subtitles (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/est/
Did you know?
- The abbreviation EST can be visually confusing because it is identical to the three-letter abbreviation for Eastern Standard Time in English.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo está usted?How are you?
- La reunión está en la sala de conferencias.The meeting is in the conference room.
- Me hallé en una situación complicada.I found myself in a complicated situation.
- Estoy en casa.I'm at home.
- ¿Cómo eres?What are you like?
- Soy de México.I am from Mexico.
- Estoy cansado.I am tired (temporary condition).
- Tenemos sueño.We are sleepy.
Example conversation
María and Javier are watching a foreign film together.
- MaríaJavier, ¿puedes poner los EST?Javier, can you put on the English subtitles?
- JavierSí, déjame buscar la opción.Yes, let me look for the option.
- MaríaGracias, así entiendo mejor la historia.Thanks, that way I understand the story better.
- JavierListo, ya están activados los EST.Done, the English subtitles are now active.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
