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)