esto
this
The neutral form of "this"
Encoding Strategies:
repetition
Esto means this and refers to something near you. It's gender-neutral, so it's often used for unidentified things or ideas0 rather than a specific noun.
esto
this
Points at an idea, situation, or unidentified thing.
Esto es exactamente lo que necesitabaThis is exactly what I needed
No entiendo estoI don't understand this
¿Qué es esto que hay en la mesa?What is this that's on the table?
um, well (hesitation filler)
Used as a hesitation filler, like reaching for "this" thing you're about to say when you're not quite sure what it is yet.
Esto... no sé cómo decirte estoUm... I don't know how to tell you this
¿Puedes venir mañana? Esto, creo que tengo algo ese díaCan you come tomorrow? Well, I think I have something that day