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A person's hand, seen from the wrist down, is pointing directly at a cluster of three bright red apples resting on a simple wooden surface.

éstas

ESS-tas

PronounfA1
these ones?referring to feminine plural nouns,these?when the noun is clearly understood
Also:the latter?when contrasting with 'aquellas' (those ones)

📝 In Action

Me gustan más éstas que las rojas. (Refiriéndose a unas flores.)

A1

I like these ones more than the red ones. (Referring to some flowers.)

¿Cuáles prefieres? Éstas son más baratas.

A2

Which ones do you prefer? These are cheaper.

Las camisas de aquí son mejores. Éstas están frescas.

B1

The shirts here are better. These ones are fresh.

💡 Grammar Points

Demonstrative Pronoun

This word is a 'pointing word' (demonstrative pronoun). It replaces a feminine plural noun that is located close to the person speaking (like 'here').

Feminine and Plural

It must be used only when referring to multiple female items or people. If you were talking about male items, you would use 'éstos'.

Accent Mark (Tilde)

The accent on the 'é' (éstas) is traditionally used to show that this word is standing alone, replacing a noun. If it were describing a noun (e.g., 'estas flores'), it would usually lose the accent.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Pronoun vs. Adjective

Mistake: "Using 'éstas' when describing a noun, e.g., 'Éstas mesas son grandes.'"

Correction: Use the adjective form without the accent: 'Estas mesas son grandes.' (These tables are big.) The pronoun 'éstas' stands alone.

Using the wrong distance word

Mistake: "Using 'éstas' to refer to items far away, e.g., 'Mira éstas nubes tan lejos.'"

Correction: Use 'aquellas' for things far away: 'Mira aquellas nubes tan lejos.' ('Éstas' means close to the speaker.)

⭐ Usage Tips

The 'T' Tip

The 't' in 'éSTas' helps you remember that the objects are Together/near the speaker. ('ESas' means 'those'—a bit further away.)

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: éstas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'éstas'?

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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').