Transcript Demonstratiave Adjectives

Adjectivos Demonstrativos
Demonstrative adjectives indicate the position of
the noun they modify with respect to the speaker
and the listener. An object may be close, slightly
far, or far from the speaker and the listener:
This chair is comfortable
That chair (nearby) is more comfortable
But, that chair (over there) is the most
comfortable
The Demonstrative Adjectives in Spanish are:
For something close to the speaker and listener:
este (masc.)
esta (fem.)
estos
estas
For something reasonable nearby:
ese (masc.)
esa (fem.)
esos
esas
For something far from the speaker and listener:
aquel (masc.)
aquella (fem.)
aquellos
aquellas
This chair is comfortable.
Esta silla es cómoda.
That chair (nearby) is more comfortable
Esa silla es más cómoda.
But, that chair (over there) is the most comfortable
Pero aquella silla es la más cómoda.
There are three adverbs that can help distinguish
respective locations or perspectives. They are
often used for emphasis:
aquí - here
ahí – there (nearby)
allá – over there
This book is very interesting.
Este libro es muy interesante.
That towel (near) is clean.
Esa toalla is limpia
That house (over there) is Marta’s house.
Aquella casa es la casa de Marta.