A demonstrative pronoun indicates more or less proximity to what is being talked about. As all pronouns, it also replaces a noun. Spanish demonstrative pronouns are listed in the table on the right.

Let's see how demonstrative pronouns are used:

Mi carro es mejor que aquél.
My car is better than that one.
aquél = that one

Estos perros son mejores que aquéllos.
These dogs are better than those.
aquéllos = those

This is different than demonstrative adjectives, which modify a noun (este carro = this car) by explaining which car you are talking about.

Let's see how demonstrative pronouns are used:

Aquél es de seda. - That one is made of silk.

Aquéllas son demasiado anchas. - Those are too wide.

Aquel vendedor es más simpático que éste.
That vendor is nicer than this one.

Le traigo aquél. - I am bringing you that one.

Éste o aquél me da igual. - This one or that one is the same to me.

Note: The Real Academia states that it is NOT necessary to accent demonstrative pronouns unless not doing so would result in ambiguity. Demonstrative pronouns continue to be accented out of habit.

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