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"This" is a pronoun which is often translated as "este", and "this person" is a phrase which is often translated as "esta persona". Learn more about the difference between "this" and "this person" 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.
this person(
thihs
puhr
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sihn
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. esta persona
I can't understand why you chose this person to marry.No logro entender por qué escogiste casarte con esta persona.