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"Eso" is a form of "eso", a pronoun which is often translated as "that". "Esto" is a pronoun which is often translated as "this". Learn more about the difference between "esto" and "eso" below.
esto(
ehs
-
toh
)
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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eso(
eh
-
soh
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. that
Eso fue lo que me dijo.That's what he told me.
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