DEMONSTRATIVES Pattern: Demonstratives are

DEMONSTRATIVES
Pattern: Demonstratives are adjectives and pronouns that clarify which object the speaker is
referring to. They must agree in gender and number with the noun they replace or modify.
In English, the demonstrative adjectives and pronouns are the same (this, that, these, those).
English only has 2 options, nearest the speaker (this/these) or close to the speaker (that/those).
In Spanish, there are 3 options: nearest the speaker (este), close to the speaker (ese), and farthest
from the speaker (aquel). Spanish demonstrative adjectives and pronouns are almost identical; the only
difference is that the pronouns have a written accent. Don't forget to choose the form of each that
matches the noun!
Spanish demonstrative adjectives:
este [esta, estos, estas], ese [esa, esos, esas], aquel [aquella, aquellos, aquellas]
Spanish demonstrative pronouns:
éste [ésta, éstos, éstas], ése [ésa, ésos, ésas], aquél [aquélla, aquéllos, aquéllas]
Demonstrative Adjectives
Adjectives are words that add information about nouns. In the case of demonstrative adjectives,
the information added is regarding spacial relationship. Here is an example in English:
This apple is sweet. That apple is sweeter.
In Spanish, there is an additional option: a far away object. Here is an example:
Esta manzana es dulce. Esa manzana es más dulce. Aquella manzana es la más dulce de todas.
(This apple is sweet. That apple is sweeter. That far away apple is the sweetest of all.)
Demonstrative Pronouns
Demonstrative pronouns not only show which object in space a speaker is referring to, but it
replaces that object as well. Remember that demonstrative pronouns carry a written accent.
English: My pants are blue. Those ones are green.
Spanish: Mis pantalones son azules. Ésos son verdes.