Demonstrative Adjectives (Spanish) Flashcards
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What does 'aquel' mean?

  • that (over there) (masculine) (correct)
  • this (feminine)
  • those (over there) (masculine)
  • this (masculine)
  • What does 'aquella' mean?

  • that (over there) (feminine) (correct)
  • that (masculine)
  • these (feminine)
  • those (over there) (feminine)
  • What does 'aquellos' mean?

  • those (over there) (masculine) (correct)
  • that (feminine)
  • this (masculine)
  • this (feminine)
  • What does 'aquellas' mean?

    <p>those (over there) (feminine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ese' mean?

    <p>that (masculine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'esa' mean?

    <p>that (feminine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'esos' mean?

    <p>those (masculine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'esas' mean?

    <p>those (feminine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'este' mean?

    <p>this (masculine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'esta' mean?

    <p>this (feminine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'estos' mean?

    <p>these (masculine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'estas' mean?

    <p>these (feminine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rhyme can you use to help with demonstrative adjectives?

    <p>This and these both have t's, that and those don't.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Demonstrative Adjectives in Spanish

    • Demonstrative adjectives describe the location of nouns in relation to the speaker.
    • Variations depend on gender (masculine or feminine) and proximity (near or far) to the speaker.

    Categories of Demonstrative Adjectives

    • Aquel, aquella, aquellos, aquellas: Used for items that are far away.

      • Aquel: that (over there) - masculine
      • Aquella: that (over there) - feminine
      • Aquellos: those (over there) - masculine
      • Aquellas: those (over there) - feminine
    • Ese, esa, esos, esas: Used for items that are at a moderate distance.

      • Ese: that - masculine
      • Esa: that - feminine
      • Esos: those - masculine
      • Esas: those - feminine
    • Este, esta, estos, estas: Used for items that are close to the speaker.

      • Este: this - masculine
      • Esta: this - feminine
      • Estos: these - masculine
      • Estas: these - feminine

    Mnemonic Device for Remembering

    • Rhyme: "This and these both have t's, that and those don't."
    • Helpful for distinguishing between proximity and gender in demonstrative adjectives.

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    Test your knowledge of demonstrative adjectives in Spanish with this set of flashcards. Learn how to use words like 'aquel' and 'esa' correctly in context. Ideal for language learners wanting to master this important grammatical aspect.

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