Ésto (en. This)

/ˈes.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Demonstrative pronoun that points to something nearby.

This is what I wanted to show you.

Esto es lo que quería mostrarte.

It is used to refer to an idea or concept previously mentioned.

I don't understand this that you're saying.

No entiendo esto que estás diciendo.

From Latin 'isto', which corresponds to 'this' or 'that'.

this is

Indicates that something is in a certain way.

esto es

this cannot be

Expresses disbelief at a situation.

esto no puede ser

with this

It is used to introduce a conclusion or consequence.

con esto

that

Demonstrative pronoun that points to something more distant.

eso

that one

Demonstrative pronoun used to refer to something that is far away.

aquel

It is used to emphasize the importance of something in a conversation.

This really is important!

¡Ésto sí que es importante!

It is used to refer to something that has been previously mentioned in a casual tone.

Do you remember what we talked about? This is what I meant.

¿Recuerdas lo que hablamos? Ésto es lo que quería decir.