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    Aquélla (en. That)

    /akéja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Used to refer to a person or thing that is distant in space or time.
    That is the house where I lived as a child.
    Aquélla es la casa donde viví de niño.
    It is used to emphasize an idea or feeling.
    That was a very difficult decision to make.
    Aquélla fue una decisión muy difícil de tomar.
    Reference to something previously mentioned that is far away.
    I don't like movies from that time.
    No me gustan las películas de aquélla época.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'illā', which indicates distance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    that time
    It refers to a specific past time.
    aquella época
    that occasion
    It refers to a specific moment mentioned earlier.
    aquella ocasión
    that time
    It is used to recall a particular event in the past.
    aquella vez

    Related Words

    that
    Demonstrative pronoun in masculine singular.
    aquel
    that (neutral)
    Neutral demonstrative pronoun.
    aquello

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to refer to a girl in an informal context.
    Look at that girl who is dancing at the party.
    Mira aquélla que está bailando en la fiesta.
    It can refer to a negative situation in a sarcastic tone.
    Wow, it turns out that was the best idea!
    ¡Vaya, ahora resulta que aquélla fue la mejor idea!