Role-Playing Lab

This One or That One?

You and a friend are at a busy street food stand choosing what to order and what to take to the table. Practice quick choices with lots of `este/esta/estos/estas`, `ese/esa/esos/esas`, and `esto/eso`.

Role A: Cliente 1

You are close to the counter and point at items near you

Role B: Cliente 2

You are a bit farther back and ask for clarification constantly

Turn 1 of 8

Your Turn: Cliente 1

You are close to the counter and point at items near you

Point to two nearby items and compare

(Use one masculine and one feminine noun)

Phrases you can use:

Este...This...Esta...This...

Practice Tips

*If there is a noun right after, do not use `esto/eso`.
*Say the noun out loud first, then pick the form that matches gender and number.
*In fast conversation, speakers switch between near/far forms constantly. Keep practicing contrast pairs: `este/ese`, `esta/esa`, `estos/esos`, `estas/esas`.
*Use `esto/eso` to react to ideas, flavors, prices, or whole situations.