Demonstrative Adjectives in Spanish: This & That

This video tutorial introduces demonstrative adjectives in Spanish, explaining how they help distinguish objects based on proximity. The instructor uses examples with books and other objects to illustrate the use of 'este', 'ese', and 'aquel' for masculine nouns, and 'esta', 'esa', and 'aquella' for feminine nouns. The video includes practice exercises and concludes with a preview of the next lesson on plural forms.

What does 'este' signify in the context of proximity?

• That object is somewhat far

• That object is the farthest away

• That object is not visible

• That object is the closest

What does 'ese' indicate when referring to an object?

• It is the nearest object

• It is the farthest object

• It is neither very close nor very far

• It is not specified

Which demonstrative adjective would you use for a book that is the farthest away?

• aquel libro

• ese libro

• este libro

• esta libro

Translate 'that chair' using the correct demonstrative adjective for a feminine object.

• esa silla

• ese silla

• esta silla

• aquella silla

What does 'aquella' imply when used before a feminine noun?

• It is the farthest object

• It is neither close nor far

• It is somewhat close

• It is the closest object

If a dog is the closest to the speaker, how would you say 'this dog' in Spanish?

• este perro

• aquel perro

• esta perro

• ese perro

How do you say 'that phone' in Spanish when it is farthest away?

• este teléfono

• ese teléfono

• esa teléfono

• aquel teléfono

Choose the correct translation for 'this pencil' in Spanish.

• este lápiz

• aquel lápiz

• esta lápiz

• ese lápiz

Translate 'that desk' considering it is not very far nor very close.

• aquel pupitre

• ese pupitre

• este pupitre

• esta pupitre

What would be the correct way to say 'this T-shirt' for a feminine object?

• esta camiseta

• esa camiseta

• este camiseta

• ese camiseta