Aquestos (en. These)

/aˈkestos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Plural form of the pronoun 'aquesto', used to point out objects or people.
These are the books I requested.
Aquestos son los libros que pedí.
Used in contexts of comparison or emphasis.
These are better than those.
Aquestos son mejores que aquellos.
It is used to point out something that is in sight.
Look for these documents; here are these.
Busca estos documentos, aquí están questos.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'hic' and 'istus', meaning 'this'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

these days
In this recent period.
aquestos días
these moments
At the present moment.
aquestos momentos
these times
Referring to the current time.
aquestos tiempos

Related Words

this
Singular demonstrative pronoun indicating proximity.
aquesto
this
Neuter pronoun indicating something nearby.
esto
those
Plural demonstrative pronoun that points to distant things.
aquellos

Slang Meanings

Used in everyday speech to indicate closeness.
You need to look at these details.
Hay que mirar aquestos detalles.
Frequently exchanged with 'estos' in certain regions.
These dishes are very delicious.
Aquestos platos son muy ricos.