esa — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ese noun An informal, chiefly Mexican-American term of address for a man, roughly equivalent to "dude" or "man."
- ish adverb (informal) Somewhat, roughly, or approximately.
- that det Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this."
Senses
esa is used for these senses in English:
- ese Used to form nouns meaning the jargon or language used by a particular profession or being or in a particular context.
- ish (of adjectives from roots of proper nouns denoting names of nations or regions) Of, belonging, or relating to (a nationality, place, language or similar association with something).
- that (demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
- that (demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]
- that one A specified object, thing or person (especially one further away/over there or known or mentioned later). (This entry is a translation hub.)
ish — full definition
- adverb (informal) Somewhat, roughly, or approximately.
- interjection (informal) Used to express mild disgust.
- noun (slang) Stuff or things, often used as a mild substitute for a cruder word.