this thing
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this thing(
thihs
thihng
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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 (Mexico) (Spain)
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in Spain
This thing never works. What's wrong with it?Este chisme nunca funciona. ¿Qué le pasa?
c. esta vaina (colloquial) (Caribbean) (Central America) (Colombia) (Venezuela)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in 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.
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