Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns Flashcards
(36 cards)
“This/These” - Singular (M/F)
este/esta
“This/These” - Plural (M/F)
estos/estas
“That/Those” - Singular (M/F)
ese/esa
“That/Those” - Plural (M/F)
esos/esas
“That/Those” (further) - Singular (M/F)
auqel/aquella
“That/Those” (further) - Plural (M/F)
auqellos/aquellas
Generally implied “This/that/that, over there”
esto/eso/aquello
“This shirt”
esta camisa
“That salesman”
ese vendedor
“Those shoes (over there)”
aquellos zapatos
When should you use “This/these”?
Items that are close to both parties (with hand reach/being held)
When should you use “That/Those”?
Items that are close to one party (maybe requires a quick journey)
When should you use “That/Those (over there)”?
Items that are far away from both parties (Across a room)
When should you use the generally-implied “That/Those (over there)”?
When the thing being talked about is generally confounded or strange or unknown. These specify unspecified things, ideas, and situations. Also, if you don’t know the gender of the item/person. Always singular!
“I like those shoes”
Me gustan estos zapatos
“I prefer those shoes”
Prefiero seos zapatos
“That car over there is my sister’s”
Aquel auto es de mi hermana
“Do you want to buy this sweater?”
¿Quieres comprar este suéter?
“No, I don’t want this one. I want that one.”
No, no quiero éste. Quiero ése.
“Are you going to read these magazines?”
¿Vas a leer estas revistas?
“Yes, I’m going to read these. I’ll also read those (over there).”
Sí, voy a leer éstas. También voy a leer aquéllas.
What does the Demon. adj. and pro. agree with?
The noun (sustantivo) in question is agreed with in gender and number.
“This book is Pablito’s.”
Este libro es de Pablito.
“These are Juana’s.”
Estos son de Juana.
