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"Him" is a pronoun which is often translated as "él", and "this one" is a phrase which is often translated as "este". Learn more about the difference between "him" and "this one" below.
him(
hihm
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. él (emphatic use)
I can't believe that's him!¡No puedo creer que sea él!
b. lo (direct object)
We saw him at the supermarket.Lo vimos en el supermercado.
c. le (indirect object)
She wrote him a letter every day.Ella le escribía una carta todos los días.
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this one(
thihs
 
wuhn
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. este
He's written a lot of books, but this one is the best.Ha escrito muchos libros, pero este es el mejor.
I like that shirt, but they only have this one in my size.Me gusta esa camisa, pero solo tienen esta en mi talla.
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