English–Spanish

“this” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoesto

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeste/

Example

Mira este libro.

Look at this book.

Illustration for este (this)

How to say “this” in Spanish

“This” in Spanish is este.

A person pointing at an object close to them.

Full entry for este: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with este

¿Has leído este libro?

Have you read this book?

Tips for using este

  • Este marks items in the speaker's immediate space; for something nearer the listener use ese, and for something far away use aquel.

Other Spanish words for “this”

¿Qué significa esto?

What does this mean?

“this” in other languages