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    Ése (en. That)

    /ˈese/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A pronoun that refers to something or someone mentioned earlier or known to the interlocutor.
    That is the book I was looking for.
    Ese es el libro que estaba buscando.
    Used to refer to a person informally in some regions.
    What's up, man?
    ¿Qué pasa, ese?

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'ille, illa', which means 'that (masculine), that (feminine)'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    That's the way!
    An expression that indicates a correct solution has been found.
    ¡Ése es el camino!
    What's up, bro?
    An informal greeting among friends.
    ¿Qué onda, ése?

    Related Words

    this
    A singular feminine demonstrative pronoun that indicates something closer.
    esta
    that one
    A demonstrative pronoun that indicates something more distant in time or space.
    aquél

    Slang Meanings

    A word used in Chicano culture to refer to a friend or buddy.
    What's up, man? Let's go to the party.
    ¿Qué hay, ése? Vamos a la fiesta.
    Used to get someone's attention, especially in informal contexts.
    Hey, bro, come here.
    Oye, ése, ven aquí.