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"Esta" is an adjective which is often translated as "this", and "esto" is a pronoun which is also often translated as "this". Learn more about the difference between "esta" and "esto" below.
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esto(
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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?
