Este or esto - which to use?

Question

I am confused about choosing between este and esto for "this". My impression is that esto is to be used when the thing referred to is masculine. I know that esta applies to feminine objects. Where does este come in?

Answer 1

Hi.

You can search this site for previous questions and their answers. This one has been well covered many many times, including here and here.

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