Esto es

Jan C.C1Kwiziq community member

Esto es

Hi, why is it 'esto es' and not 'eso es', as it is translated as 'that is'?

Thank you,

Jan

This question relates to:Spanish writing exercise "Basque Pottery Museum"

Freeform Writing Exercise B2

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InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hola Jan

In this instance, this "esto es" is not really a literal "this is...", it's a set phrase that we use as a synonym to "es decir", as in an "explanatory" connective. We don't have a lesson for "esto es" but we do have one for "es decir / o sea" which are used the same way.

es decir

I hope this clarified it.

Saludos

Inma

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Jan C.C1Kwiziq community member

Thank you.

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