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    Ésta (en. This)

    /'es.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It is used to indicate something that is nearby.
    This is the house where I grew up.
    Ésta es la casa donde crecí.
    Used to refer to a current situation.
    This is a unique opportunity.
    Ésta es una oportunidad única.
    To indicate the person present in the conversation.
    This is my friend María.
    Ésta es mi amiga María.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ista', a form of 'istius', indicating belonging.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    this time
    Refers to a specific moment being experienced.
    esta vez
    this morning
    Refers to the morning of the current day.
    esta mañana
    this afternoon
    It is used to refer to the present afternoon.
    esta tarde

    Related Words

    éste
    Demonstrative pronoun indicating something nearby but masculine.
    éste
    esa
    Demonstrative pronoun indicating something nearby, but feminine.
    esa
    aquí
    Adverb indicating a nearby location.
    aquí

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquially used to refer to a girl.
    Look, that’s the one I like.
    Mira, ésa es la que me gusta.
    Common name in certain areas to refer to a specific thing or situation.
    I don’t understand this one, could you explain it to me again?
    No entiendo esta, ¿me la explicas de nuevo?