No. 75 in Romanian
acesta
"This" or "this one" (masculine singular).
In a sentence
Acesta este prietenul meu cel mai bun.
This is my best friend.
Here, 'acesta' is used as a demonstrative pronoun, indicating a specific person.
Am cumpărat un telefon nou, iar acesta funcționează excelent.
I bought a new phone, and it works excellently.
In this sentence, 'acesta' acts as a pronoun referring back to the previously mentioned 'telefon'.
Alegeți un cadou pentru aniversare, iar acesta trebuie să fie special.
Choose a gift for the birthday, and it must be special.
Here, 'acesta' is used as a demonstrative pronoun referring to the chosen gift.
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