Learn Spanish (Latin America): Este intento es distinto.

Este intento es distinto.

This attempt is different.

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Why is it este instead of esto?

Este is the masculine singular word for 'this' when it comes right before a masculine noun, like intento (attempt). You only use esto when you are talking about a general idea, a situation, or an unidentified thing (like saying 'What is this?' -> '¿Qué es esto?'). Because we specifically name the attempt here, we use este.

Why do we use es instead of está to say it is different?

We use es (from the verb ser) because being 'different' is a defining characteristic of this particular attempt. We use ser for descriptions that define what something is, while estar is used for temporary states, conditions, or locations.

Can I use diferente instead of distinto here?

Yes, you absolutely can. In Spanish, distinto and diferente are synonyms and can be used interchangeably in almost all situations to mean 'different'. Saying Este intento es diferente means the exact same thing.

Is intento related to a verb?

Yes, intento (attempt) is the noun form of the verb intentar, which means 'to try' or 'to attempt'. You will often see Spanish nouns that share the exact same spelling as the 'yo' (I) form of a verb in the present tense.