Esta vs. ésta vs. está

Note: the usage of "ésta" is now considered obsolete and "esta" is used instead.

Esta

  • this (feminine)

    Esta flor azul es bonita. (This blue flower is beautiful.)
    Me ha vendido esta radio por 10 dólares. (He sold me this radio for 10 dollars.)

Ésta

  • this one (feminine)

    Ésta es la casa donde nací. (This is the house where I was born.)
    Ésta es la frase más bella que jamás haya oído pronunciar. (This is the most beautiful phrase I have ever heard uttered.)

Está

  • Presente S/3 (él) form of the verb ESTAR (to be)

    Ella no está hambrienta. (She isn't hungry.)