aquellas
/ah-KEH-yahs/
those
As an adjective, aquellas (those) refers to things far away, like the flowers visible in the distance.
📝 In Action
Aquellas montañas tienen nieve en la cima.
A1Those mountains (way over there) have snow on the peak.
Me encantan aquellas casas antiguas del centro.
A2I love those old houses (far away) downtown.
💡 Grammar Points
Identifying Distance
Use 'aquellas' to point out feminine things that are far away from both you and the person you are talking to (like saying 'way over there').
Matching the Noun
'Aquellas' must match the noun it describes in number and gender (plural and feminine, e.g., 'mesas', 'sillas', 'personas').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Distance
Mistake: "Using 'estas' (these) or 'esas' (those nearby) when the object is very far."
Correction: If the item is distant, use the 'aquel' series: 'Aquellas' flores (those flowers way over there).
⭐ Usage Tips
Visual Aid
Think of the 'A' in 'Aquellas' as standing for 'Away' or 'A lo lejos' (far away), helping you remember the distance.
As a pronoun, aquellas (those ones) replaces a distant feminine plural noun, referring specifically to the distant group of kites.
aquellas(Pronoun)
those ones
?replacing the distant feminine plural noun
the former
?referring to a group mentioned earlier
📝 In Action
¿Cuáles galletas quieres? Aquellas que están en el estante de arriba.
A2Which cookies do you want? Those ones (far away) that are on the top shelf.
Mis amigas y aquellas (las que conocimos en el viaje) son muy diferentes.
B1My friends and those ones (the ones we met on the trip) are very different.
💡 Grammar Points
Standing Alone
When 'aquellas' acts as a pronoun, it doesn't need a noun right after it; it replaces the noun entirely.
Referring Back
This form is used to refer back to a group of feminine things or people that have already been mentioned and are perceived as distant or separate.
⭐ Usage Tips
Avoiding Repetition
Using 'aquellas' as a pronoun helps your Spanish sound more natural by avoiding repeating the same noun multiple times.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: aquellas
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish word would you use to point out 'those chairs' (f.) that are at the other end of a large room?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'esas' and 'aquellas'?
'Esas' means 'those' and refers to feminine things that are close to the person you are talking to, or generally nearby. 'Aquellas' means 'those' but specifically refers to feminine things that are far away from both of you.
Can 'aquellas' refer to people?
Yes, absolutely! 'Aquellas' can refer to a group of feminine people (women or girls) who are distant. For example: '¿Quiénes son aquellas?' (Who are those women/girls over there?)