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"This" is a pronoun which is often translated as "este", and "other" is an adjective which is often translated as "otro". Learn more about the difference between "this" and "other" below.
this(
thihs
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
d. así
Is this enough for you or would you like a bigger piece?¿Así te llega o quieres un trozo más grande?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. este (masculine)
This winter has been the coldest one in twenty years.Este invierno ha sido el más frío en veinte años.
other(
uh
-
thuhr
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. otro (masculine)
I missed the bus and there's no other until tomorrow.Perdí el autobús y no hay otro hasta mañana.
b. otra (feminine)
When some doors close, others will open.Si algunas puertas se cierran, otras se abrirán.
5. (remaining)
a. otro (masculine)
I brought one of the DVDs, but left the other at home.Traje uno de los DVD, pero me dejé el otro en casa.
b. otra (feminine)
One of my sisters lives here. The other lives in New York.Una de mis hermanas vive aquí. La otra vive en Nueva York.
6. (additional)
a. más
I visited two patients and have yet to visit one other.He visitado a dos pacientes y me queda uno más por visitar.
b. otro (masculine)
I have to write two reports and then rewrite three others.Tengo que escribir dos informes y reescribir otros tres.
c. otra (feminine)
I've got two skirts but would like to buy one other for the party.Tengo dos faldas pero me gustaría comprar otra para la fiesta.