estos
these
The Spanish word 'estos' stands for 'these' in English. It is used as a demonstrative adjective in Spanish, referring to nearby things or people within the speaker's sight. For example, 'estos libros' can be translated as 'these books'. The word undergoes gender and number agreement so it can change to 'estas', 'este', or 'esta' depending on the noun it modifies.
Example sentences using: estos
Estos son mis zapatos favoritos.
These are my favorite shoes.
In this sentence, 'estos' is used to indicate a specific group of shoes that the speaker is referring to which are close to the speaker.
¿Qué son estos?
What are these?
Here, 'estos' is used within a question to refer to certain objects or items that the person is inquiring about.
Estos libros son interesantes.
These books are interesting.
'Estos' is used here to refer to a specific set of books that are within reach or vision of the speaker and are defined as interesting.
Estos días han sido muy largos.
These days have been very long.
In this sentence, 'estos' refers to a certain period of time (days) which have felt very long to the speaker.
Agradezco estos momentos.
I appreciate these moments.
In this expression, 'estos' is used to refer to a certain set of moments that the speaker is appreciating.
Estos perros son lindos.
These dogs are cute.
Here, 'estos' is used to indicate a specific number of dogs that the speaker finds cute. The dogs are likely in the speaker's vicinity.
Estos son los problemas que enfrentamos.
These are the problems we face.
In this sentence, 'estos' is used to indicate specific problems that the group is facing.
Estos son los lápices que compré.
These are the pencils I bought.
In this phrase, 'estos' is pointing to a specific batch of pencils that the speaker had bought.
Estos platos son deliciosos.
These dishes are delicious.
Here 'estos' is referring to a selection of dishes that the speaker finds particularly delicious.
Estos son los mejores días de mi vida.
These are the best days of my life.
In this statement, 'estos' signifies a certain period of time (days) that are being referred to as the best in the speaker's life.