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"Ese" is an adjective which is often translated as "that", and "esto" is a pronoun which is often translated as "this". Learn more about the difference between "ese" and "esto" below.
ese(
eh
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seh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. that one (masculine singular)
Eligió ese, el que está más cerca.She chose that one, the nearest one.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
esto(
ehs
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toh
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
2. (used to express lack of certainty about what's going to be said) (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
a. well
Esto...¿has conocido al novio de Alicia que viene esta noche?Well...have you met Alicia's boyfriend who's coming tonight?
