el estante
the shelf
Example Sentence
Deja la revista en el estante de arriba.
Leave the magazine on the shelf above.
Meaning
El estante means a shelf, usually a shelf that holds books or items. In a library, it is where you find and return materials.
Common Phrases
- el estante de arriba — the top shelf
- un estante de libros — a bookshelf (a shelf of books)
Example
El libro esta en el estante.
The book is on the shelf.
Common Mistake
Preposition choice: use en el estante, not a el estante for location.