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How to Say "That one" in Spanish
Spanish for 'that one' when referring to a masculine noun. Point to what you mean!
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Use 'ese' when you want to indicate a specific masculine item that is further away from you than the listener. For example, when pointing to a shirt on a rack across the store, you'd say 'Quiero ese.'
Alternatives
- esaUse 'esa' for feminine nouns.
- aquelUse 'aquel' for things even further away than 'ese'.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'ese' with 'este'
'Este' means 'this one' and refers to something closer to you.
Forgetting gender agreement
Always match 'ese' to a masculine noun; use 'esa' for feminine nouns.
A small cultural note
Gesturing or pointing is very common and natural when using demonstratives like 'ese'. Don't be shy about using your hands to clarify!
Frequently asked
how to say that one in spanish for a girl
To refer to a feminine noun like 'a girl', you would use 'esa'. For example, 'esa chica' means 'that girl'.
what is the difference between ese and aquel
Both 'ese' and 'aquel' mean 'that one', but 'aquel' refers to something that is further away from both the speaker and the listener.
spanish for that one when pointing
When pointing to a masculine item, you can use 'ese'. If it's feminine, use 'esa'.
