éstas
“éstas” means “these ones” in Spanish (referring to feminine plural nouns).
these ones, these
Also: the latter
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Me gustan más éstas que las rojas. (Refiriéndose a unas flores.)
A1I like these ones more than the red ones. (Referring to some flowers.)
¿Cuáles prefieres? Éstas son más baratas.
A2Which ones do you prefer? These are cheaper.
Las camisas de aquí son mejores. Éstas están frescas.
B1The shirts here are better. These ones are fresh.
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Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'éstas'?
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The word comes from the Latin word *istae*, the feminine plural of the demonstrative pronoun *iste*, meaning 'that (near you)'. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean 'this/these (near me)'.
First recorded: Early medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'éstas' and 'estas'?
'Éstas' (with the accent) is a pronoun—it stands alone and replaces a noun (e.g., 'I want these ones'). 'Estas' (without the accent) is an adjective—it must be followed by a noun (e.g., 'I want these shoes').
When do I use 'éstas' versus 'esas'?
Use 'éstas' when the feminine items are very close to you, the speaker (like 'here'). Use 'esas' when the items are further away from you, perhaps closer to the person you are talking to (like 'there').