Demonstrative Adjectives
Quick explanation:
A demonstrative adjective always accompanies a noun. In the phrase: Este carro, the demonstrative adjective "este" explains which car you are talking about (this car).
A demonstrative adjective always accompanies a noun. In the phrase: Este carro, the demonstrative adjective "este" explains which car you are talking about (this car).
Close to the speaker
| singular | plural | |
| Masculine | este (this one) | estos (these) |
| Feminine | esta (this one) | estas (these) |
Away from the speaker
| singular | plural | |
| Masculine | ese(that one) | esos (those) |
| Feminine | esa (that one) | esas (those) |
Far from the speaker
| singular | plural | |
| Masculine | aquel (that one over there) | aquellos (those over there) |
| Feminine | aquella (that one over there) | aquellas (those over there) |
Long Explanation:
Demonstrative adjectives don't use an accent. This rule is applied only on pronouns. Let's look at some examples:
Demonstrative adjectives don't use an accent. This rule is applied only on pronouns. 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.
Notice that demonstrative adjectives are also determined by number and gender.
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)
Note:If the Demonstrative does not have a noun next to it, then it becomes a pronoun. This is explained in the Demonstrative Pronouns lesson.
Additional Information
Spanish Demonstrative adjectives
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