Demonstrative pronouns: este(s), esta(s), esse(s), essa(s)

1. We are going to expand on the language on the previous few steps:

Este é o meu filho. = This (next to me) is my son.

Esse é o meu filho = That (next to you) is my son.

(1) First, let’s explore este(s) and esta(s). Follow the audio with the table. Any family member can be accordingly added to the ‘family member’ section on the table. Repeat along.

Este… / Estes… Listen

Esta… / Estas… Listen

Este… / Estes… Listen

Esta… / Estas… Listen

Scroll down to find this table in pdf.

Note: the articles (o, os, a, as) are optional in this syntax.

(2) Now let’s explore esse(s) and essa(s). Again, follow the table with the audios.

Esse… / Esses… Listen

Essa… / Essas… Listen

Esse… / Esses… Listen

Essa… / Essas… Listen

Scroll down to find this table in pdf.

Note: again, the articles (o, os, a, as) are optional in this syntax.