This is the 5673rd most frequent Catalan word.
est
"Est" in Catalan means "east."
In this context, 'est' refers to the cardinal direction East.
El sol surt per l'est.
The sun rises in the east.
Here, 'est' metaphorically refers to a condition or state.
L'editorial és en un est d'equilibri.
The editorial is in a state of balance.
In this sentence, 'est' is part of the term 'sud-est,' combining south and east to describe a direction.