16 Neuter Demonstrative Pronouns Flashcards
If there is no direct referent , it cannot be stated
…. and thus must be expressed as a neuter demonstrative pronoun.
Referring to something nonspecific
“That’s not true!”…… “What is that?”
Do not have
….accent over first letter!
This is absurd!
Esto es absurdo!
What is that?
Qué es eso?
That (unspecified thing far away) is a monstrosity!
Aquello es una monstruosidad.
I don’t have any money, that is why I can’t go.
No tengo dinero, por eso no puedo ir.
This is great!
Esto es fantástico!
What is this?
Qué es esto?
That is a crime (el crimen)!
Eso es un crimen!
I never do that.
Yo nunca hago eso!
This is a sin.
Esto es un pecado.
What is happening (pasar) with that (thing far away)?
Qué pasa con aquello?
That is why you (s. fam.) should vote.
Eso es por qué debes votar.
This is why I shouldn’t smoke.
Esto es por qué no debo fumar.
