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aquel

that

Se usa para señalar algo o alguien que está lejos de la persona que habla y de la persona que escucha.

The Spanish word "aquel" is a demonstrative adjective and pronoun.

Meaning:

  • Demonstrative adjective/pronoun meaning "that" in English, but used to refer to something or someone that is farther away from both the speaker and the listener, in terms of physical distance or metaphorical reference.

Usage:

  • It is masculine singular.
  • The feminine singular form is "aquella".
  • The plural forms are "aquellos" (masculine) and "aquellas" (feminine).

Examples:

  • Adjective:
    "Quiero aquel libro en la estantería."
    ("I want that book over there on the shelf.")

  • Pronoun:
    "¿Ves aquel allá?"
    ("Do you see that one over there?")

Etymology:

  • Derived from the Latin demonstrative "ecce illud" ("look at that"), combining emphasis and distance.

Synonyms:

  • ese (meaning "that" but generally used for something closer than "aquel")
  • esto / eso (more general, with less emphasis on distance)

Antonyms:

  • este ("this"), which refers to something close to the speaker.

Summary:

  • Aquel is used to point out things or people that are far from both the speaker and the listener.
  • It marks greater distance compared to ese.
  • It is distinguished by gender and number (aquel, aquella, aquellos, aquellas).

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Examples

Aquel libro de la estantería es mi favorito.determiner

That book on the shelf is my favorite.

Me gusta aquella camisa roja.determiner

I like that red shirt.

Aquel coche rojo es de mi hermano.determiner

That red car is my brother's.

Aquel restaurante tiene buena comida.determiner

That restaurant has good food.

Aquella casa es mía.determiner

That house is mine.

Aquel libro es muy interesante.determiner

That book is very interesting.

Aquel maestro siempre explicaba con paciencia.Word type unavailable

That teacher always explained with patience.

Prefiero aquel lugar porque es más tranquilo.Word type unavailable

I prefer that place because it is quieter.

Yo recordé aquel día con mucha emoción.Word type unavailable

I remembered that day with great emotion.

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