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Esto es grande y eso es grande.

Esto es grande y eso es grande.
This is big and that is big.
From Lesson 1:Singular subjects and 'ser' (yo soy, esto es)·Spanish (Spain)

Breakdown of Esto es grande y eso es grande.

ser
to be
y
and
esto
this
eso
that
grande
big

Questions & Answers about Esto es grande y eso es grande.

What is the difference between esto and eso?
Esto means "this" (something close to the speaker), while eso means "that" (something further away). Both are used to point out objects or situations.
Why do esto and eso end in "-o"? Are they masculine?
No, they are actually "neuter" pronouns. In Spanish, you use esto and eso when you are pointing at something but don't know the word for it yet, or when referring to a general idea. Because you aren't referring to a specific masculine or feminine noun, you use this special neuter form.
Why doesn't the word for "big" change to grando or granda?
Adjectives in Spanish that end in the letter "e", like grande, are the same for all genders. Whether "this" points to a masculine car, a feminine house, or an unknown object, it will always be grande.
Why do we use es instead of soy or eres?
Es is the form of the verb ser (to be) that matches with él (he), ella (she), or an "it". Here, esto and eso act like "it" in English, so they take the third-person singular verb form es.

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