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What are the four demonstrative adjectives in English, and what do they indicate?
What are the four demonstrative adjectives in English, and what do they indicate?
This, that, these, and those, which indicate a specific thing or person, or to emphasize something.
What is the difference between 'ese' and 'aquel' in Spanish?
What is the difference between 'ese' and 'aquel' in Spanish?
'Ese' is used for something close to the listener, while 'aquel' is used for something further away from both the speaker and the listener.
What is the neuter demonstrative pronoun used for in Spanish, and how does it differ from other demonstrative adjectives?
What is the neuter demonstrative pronoun used for in Spanish, and how does it differ from other demonstrative adjectives?
The neuter demonstrative pronoun (esto, eso, aquello) is used for abstract ideas or when the gender of the noun is unknown, and it does not change form.
How do you choose the correct demonstrative adjective in Spanish, considering the noun's gender and number?
How do you choose the correct demonstrative adjective in Spanish, considering the noun's gender and number?
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What is the translation of 'Esa silla es pequeña'?
What is the translation of 'Esa silla es pequeña'?
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What is the difference between 'esto' and 'ése' in Spanish?
What is the difference between 'esto' and 'ése' in Spanish?
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How do you say 'Those buildings are small' in Spanish, depending on the distance?
How do you say 'Those buildings are small' in Spanish, depending on the distance?
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What is the purpose of demonstrative adjectives in Spanish, and how do they relate to the noun they describe?
What is the purpose of demonstrative adjectives in Spanish, and how do they relate to the noun they describe?
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Study Notes
Demonstrative Adjectives
- This, that, these, and those are demonstrative adjectives used to indicate a specific thing or person, or to emphasize something.
Agreement with Nouns
- Demonstrative adjectives must agree with the noun they are describing in Spanish.
Forms of That and Those
- There are two distinct forms for that and those in Spanish:
- Nearby: ese (that) and esos (those) for masculine singular and plural, respectively
- Further away: aquel (that) and aquellos (those) for masculine singular and plural, respectively
- For feminine singular and plural, the forms are respectively:
- Nearby: esa and esas
- Further away: aquella and aquellas
Demonstrative Adjective Forms
- Masculine singular: este, ese, aquel
- Feminine singular: esta, esa, aquella
- Masculine plural: estos, esos, aquellos
- Feminine plural: estas, es-as, aquellas
Neuter Demonstrative Pronouns
- Used for abstract ideas or when the gender of the noun is unknown: esto, eso, aquello
- Do not change form
Worked Examples
- Este libro es interesante (This book is interesting): "este" is used because "libro" (book) is masculine and singular
- Esa mujer es mi profesora (That woman is my teacher): "esa" is used because "mujer" (woman) is feminine and singular
- Aquellos estudiantes son inteligentes (Those students over there are smart): "aquellos" is used because "estudiantes" (students) is masculine and plural
- Me encantan estas flores (I love these flowers): "estas" is used because "flores" (flowers) is feminine and plural
- ¿Qué es eso? (What is that?): "eso" is used as a neuter form to refer to an unknown object or idea
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Learn about demonstrative adjectives in Spanish, including this, that, these, and those, and how to use them to indicate specific things or people, and agree with nouns. Understand the different forms for that and those in Spanish.
