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"This" is a pronoun which is often translated as "este", and "this one" is a phrase which is also often translated as "este". Learn more about the difference between "this" and "this one" below.
this(
thihs
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. este (masculine)
This is my father's car.Este es el coche de mi padre.
b. esta (feminine)
This is the skirt I wore last night.Esta es la falda que llevé anoche.
c. esto (neuter)
All my life I've been looking for this.Llevo toda mi vida buscando esto.
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).
adjective
a. este (masculine)
This winter has been the coldest one in twenty years.Este invierno ha sido el más frío en veinte años.
b. esta (feminine)
This house brings back so many memories.Esta casa me trae tantos recuerdos.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. tan
I've never been this sick in my life.En mi vida había estado tan enfermo.
b. así de
The box was this big.La caja era así de grande.
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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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