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"Esto" is a pronoun which is often translated as "this", and "aquello" is a pronoun which is often translated as "that". Learn more about the difference between "esto" and "aquello" below.
esto(
ehs
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toh
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A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. this
Esto es lo que buscaba.This is what I was looking for.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. well
Esto...¿has conocido al novio de Alicia que viene esta noche?Well...have you met Alicia's boyfriend who's coming tonight?
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aquello(
ah
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keh
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yoh
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A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. that
Todo aquello de allá es propiedad privada; no se puede pasar.All of that over there is private property; you cannot enter.
b. what
Nunca volvieron a mencionar a nadie aquello que hicieron el verano pasado.They never again mentioned to anyone what they did last summer.
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