I was taught that "esto" can be used when referring to an idea but I have seen cases where "este" or "esta" is used.
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In this sentence:
Aunque el proyecto de ley fue rechazado, estaesta ha sido la primera vez que la iniciativa de aprobar el aborto llega tan lejos.
The "esta" is referring to an idea but it is saying that it is "la primera vez" which is feminine. Is this why "esta" is used instead of "esto"?
