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"Estos" is a form of "estos", a pronoun which is often translated as "these". "Estes" is a form of "este", a noun which is often translated as "east". Learn more about the difference between "estos" and "estes" below.
estos(
ehs
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tohs
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. these
¿Cuáles libros te quieres llevar? - Quiero estos.Which books do you want to take? - I want these.
b. these ones
Los zapatos de esta tienda son increíbles. - Ya sé; me encantan estos.The shoes in this shop are amazing. - I know; I love these ones.
2. (colloquial) (demonstrative)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. they
Todos fuimos a nadar, excepto Pablo y Agustín. Estos se quedaron a cuidar nuestras pertenencias.We all went swimming, except Pablo and Agustin. They stayed to look after our stuff.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
el este, este(
ehs
-
teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (direction)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. eastern
La zona este de la ciudad tiene unos restaurantes excelentes.The eastern part of the city has some excellent restaurants.
b. east
El lado este de la bahía es el lugar perfecto para nadar.The east side of the bay is the perfect place for swimming.
c. easterly
Es mejor ir en dirección este si quieres evitar el bosque.It's better to go in an easterly direction if you want to stay clear of the forest.
a. this
Este año acabo la universidad.I finish university this year.
Esta libreta no es mía.This notebook isn't mine.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. this
Este no es el plato que pedí.This is not the meal I ordered.
Esta no es la camisa que quería.This is not the shirt I wanted.
b. this one
Me voy a llevar este; el gorro chico no me queda.I'm going to take this one; the small hat doesn't fit me.
¿Qué falda te gusta más? - Esta es muy bonita.Which skirt do you like better? - This one is really pretty.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
