In the Tip it says that the above este etc can be used as demonstrative pronouns. This is not quite correct as demonstrative pronouns are éste ,ésta, They have a hyphen above the e . Where as esto is similar in both cases
The "Tip" is wrong
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steve g.Kwiziq community member
The "Tip" is wrong
This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Demonstrative adjectives: este, esta, estos, estas to say this/these in Spanish (Adjetivos demostrativos)"
Asked 3 years ago
Hola Steve
That was the rule up to 2010:
este, ese, aquel = demonstrative adjectives
éste, ése, aquél = demonstrative pronouns
But in 2010 the R.A.E (La Real Academia Española) decided that there was no need for a written accent on these and whichever their function is in the sentence they don't take any accent:
Este coche es muy bonito. (adj)
This car is very nice.
A mí me gusta este. (pron)
I like this one.
Saludos
Inma
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