this place

[ðɪs pleɪs]

noun phrasepl: these places

este lugar

1. the location or space being referred to by the speaker, typically nearby or currently relevant

I really like this place; the atmosphere is great.

Eu gosto muito deste lugar; a atmosfera é ótima.

2. a specific establishment or venue

This place serves the best coffee in town.

Este lugar serve o melhor café da cidade.

3. a location or position in a sequence or context

This place in the book is where the story gets interesting.

Este lugar no livro é onde a história fica interessante.

NYC Slang

this spot

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

este lugar

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

esse lugar

Common alternative using 'esse' instead of 'este'

São Paulo

este lugar

Standard usage, 'este' is preferred

Portugal

este sítio / este local

'Sítio' is more commonly used than 'lugar' in Portugal

have a place in one's heart for this place

make a place for oneself

know the place like the back of one's hand

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