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    Ese (en. That)

    /ˈese/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Pronoun that expresses closeness in speech.
    That book you have is very interesting.
    Ese libro que tienes es muy interesante.
    Used to refer to a masculine person, sometimes as a colloquial term.
    How’s it going, man? Long time no see!
    ¿Qué tal, ese? ¡Largo tiempo sin verte!

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ille' and 'istum', which evolved in Old Spanish as 'esse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    that’s the point
    refers to an important conclusion in a conversation.
    ese es el punto
    What’s up, man?
    informal greeting among friends.
    ¿Qué pasa, ese?
    Come on, dude!
    expression of encouragement or urgency.
    ¡Vamos, ese!

    Related Words

    this
    feminine singular demonstrative pronoun.
    esta
    that same
    referring to something mentioned earlier.
    ese mismo
    that
    neuter demonstrative pronoun.
    aquello

    Slang Meanings

    Informal term denoting camaraderie.
    What’s up, dude! How are you?
    ¡Qué onda, ese! ¿Cómo estás?
    Used to refer to a friend or acquaintance.
    That’s my buddy from university.
    Ese es mi compa de la universidad.