What does esto es in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word esto es in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use esto es in Spanish.

The word esto es in Spanish means that is, rather, this is the life, this is life, this is living. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word esto es

that is, rather

expresión (es decir)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Tengo una casa, esto es, lo que tengo es una hipoteca.
I have a house, that is (or: rather), I have a mortgage.

this is the life

expresión (así se vive bien)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Estoy en la playa tomando agua de coco: esto es vida.

this is life, this is living

expresión (esto es buena vida)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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