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Spanish Demonstrative Pronouns

What Are Demonstrative Pronouns in Spanish?

Demonstrative pronouns are words that substitute and determine the noun, to indicate where something or someone is, related to the speaker and/or listener.

The different types of pronouns must be followed according to the gender and number we are referring to. These pronouns can refer to and object in space or time.

Demonstrative Pronouns Chart

Singular

Masc.Fem.Neu.*
esteesta esto
eseesaeso
aquelaquellaaquello
*Translated as ‘it’

Plural

Masc.Fem.
estos estas
esosesas
aquellosaquellas

Examples in Sentences

-¿Dónde está la camiseta roja? Where is the red t-shirt?

-Es esa de ahí Is that one over there

-El pasado verano fue muy caluroso. Last summer was very hot.

Esperemos que este sea más fresco. Let’s hope this one is cooler.

In below example it is used with the word ‘todo’ (all).

-Todo esto es extraño This is all strange

Find more information about other types of pronouns here.