
Simplified and native speakers:
Simplified example
Rodrigo K.
Mónica V.
Antonio F.
Diana P.
Teresa C.
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Simplified example
Rodrigo K.
Mónica V.
Antonio F.
Diana P.
Teresa C.
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Simplified Example "Hemos tenido muchos problemas con nuestra línea telefónica..." |
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Rodrigo K. Chile, Santiago "Bueno, justamente en el día de hoy llegó a mi casa la cuenta del teléfono..." |
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Mónica V. Bolivia, La Paz "Hace un mes, compré una computadora personal portable..." |
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Antonio F. Cuba, La Habana "Bueno aquí en el sistema de la Universidad de Texas en Austin..." |
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Diana P. Colombia, Manizales "Bueno yo soy arquitecta y cuando estaba en mi último semestre..." |
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Teresa C. Chile, Santiago "A ver. Cuando estaba preparando el trabajo por el que llegué a Austin..." |
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Demonstrative Pronouns
Whereas demonstrative adjectives modify a noun (e.g. este carro, this car) by explaining which car you are talking about, demonstrative pronouns replace a noun altogether (e.g. ése, that one). The following chart will help you decide which demonstrative pronoun you will need to use:
It is important to pronounce the demonstrative pronouns correctly. Practice saying them and pay special attention to the placement of the accents. Demonstrative pronouns can also be used to express the former and the latter in English.
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