Estos (en. These)

/ˈestos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Used to indicate something that is near in space or time.

These books are mine.

Estos libros son míos.

It is used to refer to people or things that have been recently mentioned.

These are the results we expected.

Estos son los resultados que esperábamos.

Indicates a set of specific elements identified by the speaker.

These problems must be resolved soon.

Estos problemas deben ser resueltos pronto.

It comes from the Latin 'iste', which refers to what is close or specific.

These are the days I remember

Phrase used to refer to significant past moments.

Estos son los días que recuerdo

I don't want these problems

It is used to express disinterest or rejection towards a situation.

No quiero estos problemas

These are my friends

Phrase to introduce acquaintances or close companions.

Estos son mis amigos

those

Plural feminine demonstrative pronoun that indicates proximity.

esas

those

Plural masculine demonstrative pronoun that indicates proximity.

esos

To refer to a group of people in a close or informal way.

Did you see these over here? They are awesome.

¿Viste a estos de aquí? Son geniales.

Used in a context of friendship or camaraderie to refer to acquaintances.

These are my buddies from the neighborhood.

Estos son mis panas del barrio.