Learn Spanish (Latin America): Esa rebanada es para mi nietita. - That slice is for my little granddaughter.

Nietita is the diminutive form of nieta (granddaughter). We form it by dropping the final letter and adding -ita. In this sentence, it adds a layer of affection and emphasizes that she is young.

Why do we use esa and not eso for the word that?

Esa is the feminine, singular form of that, which we must use because it describes the feminine noun rebanada (slice). You only use eso for a general idea, a situation, or an unknown object where the gender is not specified.

Why do we use es instead of está for is in this sentence?

We use the verb ser (which gives us es) when we talk about who something is intended for. The phrase es para (is for) is the standard way to show the recipient or destination of an object.

What kind of slice does rebanada usually refer to?

A rebanada is typically a flat slice cut from a loaf or a larger whole, most commonly used for bread, cake, or fruit. If you were talking about a generic piece of something, you would more likely use pedazo (piece).