esto es todo
/esto es todo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "this is it" is expressed as esto es todo.
The phrase esto es todo is used to indicate that a task is finished or that there is nothing more to add. It is commonly used by service workers, such as clerks or waiters, to signal the end of an order or a transaction.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means "this is all".
How does it change in a sentence?
You can substitute esto (this) with eso (that) to say eso es todo ("that is all") if you are referring to a set of items or a task that was previously mentioned.
How do you pronounce it?
/esto es todo/
When do people say it?
If you want to say "Here it is!" when you have found something you were looking for, use ¡Aquí está! In Mexico, Aquí está is used to mean "Here it is". If you want to express that you have reached a destination, use ¡Llegamos! which means "We've arrived!"
Did you know?
- While esto es todo means 'this is all', Spanish speakers often use ya está to express that a process is finished or a goal is achieved.
- In formal dining, a waiter will rarely say esto es todo and will instead ask ¿Desea algo más? to avoid sounding abrupt.
- The word todo is a linguistic relative of the English 'total', as both are derived from the Latin 'tōtus'.
Examples in context
- Esto es todo.This is it.This sentence demonstrates how to use esto es todo.Tatoeba #4506114 by cueyayotl, translation #54232 by CK
- Creo que esto es todo por hoy.I think this is all for today.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are finishing a meeting.
- Sofía¿Tienes más preguntas para la reunión?Do you have more questions for the meeting?
- JavierNo, Sofía, esto es todo.No, Sofía, this is it.
- SofíaPerfecto, entonces podemos terminar.Perfect, then we can finish.
- JavierGracias, nos vemos mañana.Thanks, see you tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, esto, todo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
