this thing

this thing(
thihs
 
thihng
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. esta cosa
What is this thing? - It's an Andean flute called a "quena."¿Qué es esta cosa? - Es una flauta andina que se llama "quena".
a. este aparato
This thing measures my footsteps, vital signs, and other metrics.Este aparato mide mis pasos, los signos vitales y otras medidas.
b. este chisme
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
This thing never works. What's wrong with it?Este chisme nunca funciona. ¿Qué le pasa?
c. esta vaina
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
(Caribbean)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
Regionalism used in Venezuela
(Venezuela)
This thing is worthless! I can't believe I paid so much for it.¡Esta vaina no sirve de nada! No puedo creer que haya pagado tanto por ella.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
Examples
Machine Translators
Translate this thing using machine translators
Why use the SpanishDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get conjugations, examples, and pronunciations for millions of words and phrases in Spanish and English.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by our team of experienced English-Spanish translators.

SPANISH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Examples for Everything

Search millions of Spanish-English example sentences from our dictionary, TV shows, and the internet.

REGIONAL TRANSLATIONS

Say It like a Local

Browse Spanish translations from Spain, Mexico, or any other Spanish-speaking country.
Word of the Day
almond