Determiner · A1 · Spanish glossary
Ese: that
ese
Pronunciation: EH-seh (stress the capital letters)
Ese means “that” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: that
- How to say it: EH-seh
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “ese” means and how to use it
Ese means “that” and points to something near the listener or a little farther away. The forms are ese, esa, esos, and esas.
Examples with audio
- Ese coche es rápido.That car is fast.
- Esa chica es mi hermana.That girl is my sister.
- Esos libros son de Ana.Those books are Ana’s.
Usage tip
Ese agrees with the noun: ese libro, esa mesa, esos libros, esas mesas. “Aquel” points to something even farther away.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “that” in Spanish?
“that” in Spanish is “ese.” It is pronounced EH-seh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “ese”?
Say EH-seh. 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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