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May 23, 2011 - 02:04 AM
Nyak, excellent question! My understanding is that Demonstrative adjs. "demonstrate" or "point out" nouns. They don't have accents. For example: esta camisa (this shirt), ese vendedor (that salesman), Prefiero esos zapatos. (I prefer those shoes).
Demonstrative pronouns are identical to the demonstrative adjs. But they are accented. Pronouns are used in place of a noun not to describe a noun. When using a demonstrative prn you have to look at the entire context of what is being said to know what noun the prn. Is replacing. An example should help.
¿Quieres comprar este suéter? Do you want to buy this sweater?
No, no quiero éste. Quiero ése. No, I don't want this one. I want that one.
In the example, éste and ése are replacing sweater in the conversation.
In the examples you gave it would seem that these are demonstrative prns and should have an accent. That said, the accent is no longer required except for clarification purposes. It comes down to knowing the context to understand what is being said.
I think we need the Fluenz team to jump in with an official answer:)
Sorry I can't give you a definitive answer!
Demonstrative pronouns are identical to the demonstrative adjs. But they are accented. Pronouns are used in place of a noun not to describe a noun. When using a demonstrative prn you have to look at the entire context of what is being said to know what noun the prn. Is replacing. An example should help.
¿Quieres comprar este suéter? Do you want to buy this sweater?
No, no quiero éste. Quiero ése. No, I don't want this one. I want that one.
In the example, éste and ése are replacing sweater in the conversation.
In the examples you gave it would seem that these are demonstrative prns and should have an accent. That said, the accent is no longer required except for clarification purposes. It comes down to knowing the context to understand what is being said.
I think we need the Fluenz team to jump in with an official answer:)
Sorry I can't give you a definitive answer!