Spanish Starter: Semana 10 Reference Sheet - Demonstrative Adjectives

Vocabulary flashcards covering demonstrative adjectives indicating near and medium distance, including their gender and number agreements, based on Spanish Starter Semana 10.

Este

The masculine singular demonstrative adjective meaning "this" (e.g., "Este libro" - This book).

Esta

The feminine singular demonstrative adjective meaning "this" (e.g., "Esta casa" - This house).

Estos

The masculine plural demonstrative adjective meaning "these" (e.g., "Estos carros" - These cars).

Estas

The feminine plural demonstrative adjective meaning "these" (e.g., "Estas flores" - These flowers).

Ese

The masculine singular demonstrative adjective meaning "that," used for objects at a medium distance closer to the listener (e.g., "Ese libro" - That book).

Esa

The feminine singular demonstrative adjective meaning "that," used for objects at a medium distance closer to the listener (e.g., "Esa casa" - That house).

Esos

The masculine plural demonstrative adjective meaning "those," used for objects at a medium distance closer to the listener (e.g., "Esos carros" - Those cars).

Esas

The feminine plural demonstrative adjective meaning "those," used for objects at a medium distance closer to the listener (e.g., "Esas flores" - Those flowers).

Agreement Rule for Demonstrative Adjectives

The rule specifying that demonstrative adjectives must match the gender and number of the noun they describe.

Medium Distance Demonstratives

The set of demonstrative adjectives (Ese, Esa, Esos, Esas) used to refer to things closer to the listener.