"Este, esta"

Question

Hi guys,

Can someone please explain to me what the difference is between "este" and "esta"? All dictionaries say that both words mean "this".

Also, what is the difference between "tus" and "sus"?

Any help is highly appreciated.

Answer 1

esto, esta, estos, estas - these all mean "this" or "these". They are ended with an o or an a depending on the gender and plurality of the noun they are replacing or referring to.

They are used along with "ese, esa, esos, esas" - which all mean "that" or "those"

Couple of tricks: Like aqui and alli, these words are separated by that which is close, and that which is farther away, so remember "these" have the t's. (estes, estas) The nearby ones have the t's.

Tus and sus are used to indicate possession. "Tus perros?" "Sus calcetines?" Depending on whether you are using the formal or informal to address someone or something.

Answer 2

Esta and este mean "this" if they have been spelled correctly. They are demonstrative adjectives used before a feminine, singular (esta) or masculine, singular (este) noun.

Be aware, however, that similarly spelled words exist.

ésta and éste are demonstrative pronouns that also mean "this" [one].

está and esté are conjugated forms of the verb, Estar (present tense in indicative and subjunctive moods).

tus="your" (plural noun) (informal)

sus="your" or their (plural noun) (formal)

Answer 3

it is a gender thing.

Este- Masculine Esta- Feminine

Similarly spelled words exist as well. Make sure you watch out for that!

Tus- use this to call a dog in Spanish Su- this means Him or he

Hope this helps you