Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

essa

pronoun
[‘ɛsə]
Definition
this, that, or it (feminine)
Examples
  • Essa casa é linda. (This house is beautiful.)
  • Essa ideia é interessante. (This idea is interesting.)
  • Essa situação precisa ser resolvida. (This situation needs to be resolved.)
Meaning
The word ‘essa’ is a Portuguese demonstrative pronoun used to refer to a feminine noun that is either close in distance or context.
Synonyms
  • esta (this – feminine)
  • aquela (that – feminine)