Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
esta
Demonstrative Pronoun
/ˈɛstə/
Definition
This, in Portuguese and Spanish, refers to something that is close in proximity.
Examples
- Esta é a minha casa. (This is my house.)
- Esta música é a minha favorita. (This song is my favorite.)
- Você viu esta pessoa antes? (Have you seen this person before?)
Meaning
The term ‘esta’ is used to indicate a specific object or person nearby in both Portuguese and Spanish. It is often utilized in various contexts to denote immediate presence or position.
Synonyms
- essa (Portuguese for ‘that’)
- este (for masculine singular in Portuguese)
- aquilo (for ‘that one’ in Portuguese)