Aquel: that
Pronunciation: ah-KEHL (stress the capital letters)
Aquel means “that” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: that (over there)
- How to say it: ah-KEHL
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “aquel” means and how to use it
Aquel means “that” for something far from both the speaker and the listener. The forms are aquel, aquella, aquellos, and aquellas.
Examples with audio
- Aquel edificio es muy antiguo.That building over there is very old.
- Aquella casa es de mi tío.That house over there is my uncle’s.
- ¿Ves aquellos árboles?Do you see those trees over there?
Usage tip
Este is “this” (near me), ese is “that” (near you), and aquel is “that over there” (far from both). It also refers to times in the past: aquel día (that day).
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “that” in Spanish?
“that” in Spanish is “aquel.” It is pronounced ah-KEHL, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “aquel”?
Say ah-KEHL. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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