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What do demonstrative adjectives do?
What do demonstrative adjectives do?
Point out people and objects and the relative position.
What does 'este/estos' mean?
What does 'este/estos' mean?
What does 'aquí' mean?
What does 'aquí' mean?
Here
What does 'esa/esas' mean?
What does 'esa/esas' mean?
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What does 'allí' mean?
What does 'allí' mean?
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What does 'aquel/aquellos' refer to?
What does 'aquel/aquellos' refer to?
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What does 'allá' mean?
What does 'allá' mean?
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What does 'aquella/aquellas' mean?
What does 'aquella/aquellas' mean?
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Where are demonstrative adjectives placed?
Where are demonstrative adjectives placed?
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When comparing 'aquel' and 'ese/esos', which is preferred to point out more distant objects?
When comparing 'aquel' and 'ese/esos', which is preferred to point out more distant objects?
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What happens when you omit the noun with a demonstrative adjective?
What happens when you omit the noun with a demonstrative adjective?
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What type of adjectives are 'esto', 'eso', and 'aquello'?
What type of adjectives are 'esto', 'eso', and 'aquello'?
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What can neuter adjectives be used for?
What can neuter adjectives be used for?
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Study Notes
Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns
- Demonstrative adjectives indicate the location of people and objects related to the speaker's position.
- Adjectives are placed before modified nouns and must agree in number and gender.
Forms of Demonstrative Adjectives
- Este/Estos (male): translates to "this/these" and is used for items close to the speaker.
- Esta/Estas (female): also means "this/these," used similarly for feminine nouns.
- Ese/Esos (male): means "that/those," indicating proximity to the listener.
- Esa/Esas (female): the feminine form of "that/those," used in the same context as ese/esos.
- Aquel/Aquellos (male): translates to "that/those (over there)," used for objects far from both the speaker and listener.
- Aquella/Aquellas (female): feminine equivalent of aquel for distant items.
Locations
- Aquí: means "here," indicating a close physical location.
- Allí: translates to "there," signifying a farther distance.
- Allá: means "over there," indicating a more general area.
Usage Examples and Notes
- When listing multiple nouns, demonstrative adjectives are repeated for clarity. Example: “Esta película y estos actores son mis favoritos.”
- When the noun is omitted, the adjective serves as a pronoun but retains the form of the adjective, e.g., “Ese” as in “Do you see that tall man?” and responding “Ese or aquel?” indicates a choice between closer or farther options.
Neuter Demonstrative Adjectives
- Esto, eso, and aquello are neuter forms, lacking plural versions.
- These adjectives refer to ideas, actions, or unspecified objects. Examples:
- “Aquello no me gusta” (I don't like that).
- “No comprendo eso” (I don't understand that).
- “Esto está mal” (This is wrong).
Asking Definitions
- Neuter forms can be used to inquire about definitions: “¿Qué es esto/eso?” (What is this/that?), leading to a response like “Es un teatro” (It’s a theater).
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Description
This quiz focuses on demonstrative adjectives and pronouns in Spanish, specifically how they point out people and objects based on their relative position. It includes key terms like 'este', 'esa', and 'aquí', helping learners understand their use in context.
