Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

esse

Demonstrative Pronoun
ˈɛse
Definition
This is a Portuguese demonstrative pronoun meaning ‘this’.
Examples
  • Esse carro é novo. (This car is new.)
  • Eu gosto desse livro. (I like this book.)
  • Esse é o meu amigo. (This is my friend.)
Meaning
Used to refer to something or someone that is close to the speaker or has just been mentioned.
Synonyms
  • este (this)
  • aquele (that)