i am having trouble with many words- but we will srart with these two- esta & este both mean this, please explain how and when to use. [thanks]
spanish
larryritchie--
September 20, 2011
Kristy-D
September 26, 2011
I think you use 'esta' when referring to a feminine noun and 'este' when referring to a masculine noun.
ie. este perro (this dog) & esta chica (this girl)
Cristian-Montes-de-Oca
October 5, 2011
Kristy is absolutely right...it only changes depending on the gender!
Just be carefull if the "esta" comes with an accent on the "á" as in "Mi casa está en la playa"...you are indicating a place...."My house is at the beach"...besides that, "este" y "esta" and even "esto" are the same ;)....
saludos!
Kntlne
October 11, 2011
Do "aquella" and "aquel" mean the same thing as "esta" and "este"?
Cristian-Montes-de-Oca
October 11, 2011
Hola Kntlne!
Aquella , Aquel and Aquello...are used in a similar way "That" is used in english...in the case of "Esto, Esta and Este"...are used as "This"...
Remember that "Este" also means "East" ;)
saludos!
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