Demonstrative Adjectives
A demonstrative adjective accompanies a noun. In the phrase (este carro), the demonstrative adjective (este) explains which car you are talking about (this car). Let's look at some examples:
Me gusta este perro. - I like this dog.
Prefiero estas computadoras. - I prefer these computers.
Voy a comprar ese coche. - I'm going to buy that car.
Me gustan aquellas casas. - I like those houses.
Me gustan aquellos gatos. - I like those male cats over there.
Note: pay attention to gender an number.
Prefiero este suéter - I prefer this sweater. (masculine, singular)
Prefiero estos suéteres - I prefer these sweaters. (masculine, plural)
Prefiero esta blusa - I prefer this blouse. (feminine, singular)
Prefiero estas blusas - I prefer these blouses. (feminine, plural)
The following chart will help you decide which demonstrative adjective you will need to use.
| singular | plural | |
| Masculine | este (this one) | estos (these) |
| Feminine | esta (this one) | estas (these) |
| singular | plural | |
| Masculine | ese(that one) | esos (those) |
| Feminine | esa (that one) | esas (those) |
| singular | plural | |
| Masculine | aquel (that one over there) | aquellos (those over there) |
| Feminine | aquella (that one over there) | aquellas (those over there) |
Spanish Demonstrative adjectives
Category: General Spanish