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"Esto" is a pronoun which is often translated as "this", and "esta" is an adjective which is also often translated as "this". Learn more about the difference between "esto" and "esta" 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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esta(
ehs
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tah
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. this
Esta silla está rota. Siéntate mejor en esa.This chair is broken. You'd better sit on that one.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. this
Esta es la casa con la que siempre soñé.This is the house I always dreamed of.
b. this one
No me gustó esa novela. En cambio, esta me encantó.I didn't like that novel. On the other hand, I loved this one.
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