Este
This
Language note: “Este” = masculine “this.” Feminine is “esta.” Example: “este elétrico” / “esta estação.”
Culture note: Pointing politely is fine, but pairing with the noun sounds friendlier than just “Este!”
Context: A tram arrives. You point to it and start identifying it: “___ …”
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Este
[ESH-tuh]
this
Demonstrative meaning something near the speaker: "this" (masculine singular).
Este elétrico vai para a estação.
This tram goes to the station.
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