How do you use "eso" in a sentence?

For example: "Eso está bien." — "That is fine.".

eso

pronounBeginnerHigh frequency

What does “eso” mean in English?

that
that (neutral demonstrative pronoun)

Example sentences

Eso está bien.
That is fine.
No entiendo eso.
I do not understand that.

How to use it

Eso means 'that' when pointing to an idea, situation, or thing without naming its gender. It is common in short reactions and clarification questions.

Common mistake

Eso is neutral. When you are pointing to a specific masculine or feminine noun, Spanish may need ese or esa instead.

Topics

Grammar function
Daily interactions

Related Beginner words

de
a
en
que
el
por
para
con

Reference

This entry’s teaching guidance follows A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish (Butt, Benjamin & Moreira Rodríguez, Routledge), 7.