In this Spanish grammar lesson you will learn about este esta estos estas.
In this lesson you will learn about:
- how to say this/these in Spanish
- how the adjectives are used in sentences
- how you can quiz yourself on este esta estos estas
- how you can practice with flashcards on este esta estos estas
- how and why you should use the courses of Language Atlas to learn Spanish
Please refer to the Spanish A1 Page to get a better overview of Spanish grammar, if you are curious about how this fits in the overall structure of Spanish A1.
By the end of the lesson you will know all about este esta estos estas!
Table of Contents
Table of Este Esta Estos Estas
| Masculine | Feminine | English | |
| Singular | este | esta | this |
| Plural | estos | estas | these |
Este Esta Estos Estas + [Noun] = This/These [Noun]
To say “this/these + [noun]” in Spanish you will say:
- this/these + [noun] = este/esta/estos/estas + [noun]
You will use este esta estos estas to refer to something that is close to you.
Please have a look at the following examples:
Este periódico es informativo.
This newspaper is informative.
Este cargador no funciona.
This charger doesn’t work.
Esta mujer está mintiendo.
This woman is lying.
Esta familia es todo lo que tengo.
This family is all I have.
Estos problemas no se pueden resolver.
These problems can’t be solved.
Estos lugares son demasiado caros.
These places are too expensive.
Estas casas son demasiado pequeñas.
These houses are too small.
Estas preguntas son demasiado difíciles.
These questions are too difficult.
As you can see, este esta estos estas agree in number and gender with the noun that they refer to.
Example Sentences with Este Esta Estos Estas
This section of the lesson on este esta estos estas is about seeing the adjectives used in sentences.
This is valuable because you can improve your understanding of este esta estos estas through examples.
Este periódico es informativo.
This newspaper is informative.
Este cargador no funciona.
This charger doesn’t work.
Esta mujer está mintiendo.
This woman is lying.
Esta familia es todo lo que tengo.
This family is all I have.
Estos problemas no se pueden resolver.
These problems can’t be solved.
Estos lugares son demasiado caros.
These places are too expensive.
Estas casas son demasiado pequeñas.
These houses are too small.
Estas preguntas son demasiado difíciles.
These questions are too difficult.
Quiz Yourself on Este Esta Estos Estas
It’s not enough to just read this lesson.
You should test your knowledge to see if you really understood everything, and to be able to repeat the material.
At the end of every lesson you can do a small test.
You will see the sentences of the previous chapter. It is up to you to give the correct answer.
You will either need to fill in the blanks, choose the correct multiple choice option, or both.
Once you are done the correct answer will be shown.
You can redo the quiz as many times as you want!
How to Practice With Flashcards for This Lesson
Using flashcards is an absolute necessity when it comes to learning a language!
It is the best way to memorize what you learn, you can personalize your progression because it adapts to your actions, and all flashcards have audio to improve your hearing and pronunciation.
Please read our article on how to learn a new language for more information on flashcards and the best way to learn a new language.
There are two ways to practice with Flashcards for this lesson.
- Anki
- The Flashcards in our Courses
Anki is a free software with which you can create and practice flashcards.
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