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No. 14,467 in Spanish

éstas

"Éstas" means "these" when referring to feminine plural nouns.

In a sentence

  • Éstas son las llaves que buscabas.

    These are the keys you were looking for.

    In this sentence, 'éstas' is used as a demonstrative pronoun to refer to a specific group of items (the 'keys') that are mentioned or identified in the conversation, emphasizing proximity.

  • ¿Quieres llevar éstas o prefieres otras?

    Do you want to take these or do you prefer others?

    Here, 'éstas' functions as a demonstrative pronoun, asking about a choice between specific items that are described as 'these' with the implication of closeness or relevance.

  • Me quedo con éstas porque son más bonitas.

    I'll keep these because they are prettier.

    In this context, 'éstas' refers to a specific subset of items (likely previously mentioned), distinguishing them from others based on the preference or judgment of the speaker.

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