What is the Spanish word for "this"?

Learn how to say "this" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

this

Spanish

esto

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Alternative translations of "this"

este
esta

Examples of how to use "this" in Spanish

English
Why is this always happening?
Spanish
¿Por qué esto siempre pasa?
English
This is my favorite book.
Spanish
Este es mi libro favorito.
English
Is this seat taken?
Spanish
¿Este asiento está ocupado?
English
I cooked this for dinner.
Spanish
Cociné esto para la cena.
English
This looks harder than expected.
Spanish
Esto parece más difícil de lo que esperaba.

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