Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns Flashcards
this, these; singular
m: este
f: esta
that, those; singular
m: ese
f: esa
that, those (over there); singular
m: aquel
f: aquella
this, these; plural
m: estos
f: estas
that, those; plural
esos, esas
that, those (over there); plural
m: aquellos
f: aquellas
How do you use the demonstrative forms este, esta, estos, and estas?
They’re used to point out people and objects that are close in space and time to the speaker and the listener.
EX: Me gustan estos zapatos. (I like these shoes.)
How do you use the demonstrative forms ese, esa, esos, and esas?
They’re used to point out people and objects that are not close in space and time to the speaker. They may, however, be close to the listener.
EX: Prefiero esos zapatos. (I prefer those shoes.)
How do you use the demonstrative forms aquel, aquella, aquellos, and aquellas?
They’re used to point out people and objects that are far away from the speaker and listener.
EX: Aquel auto es de mi hermana. (That car belongs to my sister.)
Where do demonstrative adjectives go in relation to the nouns they modify?
They precede the nouns they modify.
EX: Este vestido es elegante. (This dress is elegant.)
EX: Voy a comprar estas botas. (I’m going to buy these boots.)
EX: Me gusta esa camiseta. (I like that t-shirt.)
EX: Esos trajes son caros. (Those suits are expensive.)
EX: Aquel mercado vende todo. (That market (over there) sells everything.)
EX: ¿Conoces a aquellas vendedoras? (Do you know those saleswomen (over there)?)
this; neuter
esto
EX: ¿Qué es esto? (What’s this?)
that; neuter
eso
EX: Eso es interesante. (That’s interesting.)
that (kinda over there); neuter
aquello
EX: Aquello es bonito. (That’s pretty.)
