Demonstrative Adjectives  

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).

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 tables will help you decide which
demonstrative adjective you will need to use.

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)

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