Eses (en. Those)

/ˈeses/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Demonstrative pronoun used to indicate something or someone in particular.
Those books are very interesting.
Esos libros son muy interesantes.
Used in idiomatic expressions to refer to individuals in general.
Those are the problems of young people today.
Esos son los problemas de los jóvenes hoy en día.

Etymology

From the Latin 'ipse' which means 'that very one'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

those days
Refers to a specific period in the past.
esos días
those were other times
Expression that evokes nostalgia for past times.
esos eran otros tiempos
it's not my business
Indicates that there is no interest or responsibility in a topic.
no es asunto mío

Related Words

that
Singular demonstrative pronoun used to indicate or identify something or someone.
ese
that (feminine)
Feminine demonstrative pronoun used to indicate something or someone.
esa
those same
Phrase that emphasizes referring to something previously mentioned.
esos mismos

Slang Meanings

Colloquial use to refer to a group of friends.
I’m going out with the friends tonight.
Voy a salir con los eses esta noche.
Slang term to indicate disdain for something or someone.
Those are some friends who never do anything.
Esos son unos eses que nunca hacen nada.