6.4 - Demonstrative Adjective and Pronouns Flashcards
What are demonstratives?
An adjective or pronoun that points out a noun: this, that, these, those
Level 1 Demonstrative in Spanish
This: The talker and the talkee are both close to the object being referred to
Level 2 Demonstrative in Spanish
That: The talker is far away from the object being referred to while the talkee is close to the object.
Level 3 Demonstrative in Spanish
That (over there): The talker and the talkee are both far away from the object being referred to.
WORD for L1 Demonstrative
Este, Esta, Esto (This and These have Ts)
WORD for L2 Demonstrative
Ese, Esa, Eso
WORD for L3 Demonstrative
Aquel, Aquella, Aquello
What changes when it is a demonstrative pronoun, not an adjective?
The noun is not said, and the first E of the word is accentuated. Still pronounced the same.
How to tell if a sentence requires a pronoun and not a adjective?
When there is no noun.
What is a demonstrative pronoun in English?
This/That/Those/These one(s)
Is “ése” a pronoun or an adjective?
A pronoun, because there is an accent on the first E
What is a neuter form for Demonstratives?
The form for the demonstratives when there is no discernable gender to the noun.
Neuter forms are only different in…
Singular form (esto, eso, aquello)
What calls for a use for a neuter form?
When talking to an idea, or about something you don’t know.
What do neuter forms end in?
O (Eso, Esto, Aquello)
How to discern esta (demonstrative) over estar?
By accentuating the first E in the demonstrative during enunciation.
Neuter forms are only in ___, in the ____ form they assume the male form.
singular, plural
This (male)
Este
This (female)
Esta
This (neutered)
Esto
These (male)
Estos
These (female)
Estas
That (male)
Ese
That (female)
Esa
