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"Estos" is a pronoun which is often translated as "these", and "estas" is an adjective which is also often translated as "these". Learn more about the difference between "estos" and "estas" below.
estos(
ehs
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tohs
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. these
¿Cuáles libros te quieres llevar? - Quiero estos.Which books do you want to take? - I want these.
b. these ones
Los zapatos de esta tienda son increíbles. - Ya sé; me encantan estos.The shoes in this shop are amazing. - I know; I love these ones.
2. (colloquial) (demonstrative)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. they
Todos fuimos a nadar, excepto Pablo y Agustín. Estos se quedaron a cuidar nuestras pertenencias.We all went swimming, except Pablo and Agustin. They stayed to look after our stuff.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
estas
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. these
Estas son las cosas que me molestan de ti.These are the things about you that I find annoying.
b. these ones
Me gustan más estas. Aquellas sillas no pegan con la mesa.I like these ones better. Those chairs don't go with the table.
