Adjetivos posesivos y demostrativos en Inglés
En esta lección aprenderás a usar los adjetivos posesivos y los pronombres demostrativos en inglés. También practicarás vocabulario relacionado con objetos cotidianos y personas. La clave para dominar estos conceptos es el uso de tarjetas de memoria (flashcards) con Anki para interiorizar el vocabulario.
Vocabulary
Este vocabulario debe estudiarse a través de Anki. Todo el material relacionado lo puedes encontrar en My learning journal - Repositorio de GitHub.
| Inglés | Español | Explicación | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| My | Mi(s) | A possessive adjective used to indicate ownership or association with the speaker. | This is my book. |
| Your | Tu(s) / Su(s) | A possessive adjective used to indicate ownership or association with the person being spoken to. | Is this your car? |
| His | Su(s) - de él | A possessive adjective used to indicate ownership or association with a male individual. | That is his house. |
| Her | Su(s) - de ella | A possessive adjective used to indicate ownership or association with a female individual. | That is her book. |
| Its | Su(s) - de eso | A possessive adjective used to indicate ownership or association with an object, animal, or concept. | The cat licked its paw. |
| Our | Nuestro(s) / Nuestra(s) | A possessive adjective used to indicate ownership or association with a group that includes the speaker. | This is our school. |
| Their | Su(s) - de ellos/ellas | A possessive adjective used to indicate ownership or association with a group of people or things. | That is their car. |
| That | Ese / Esa | A demonstrative pronoun used to refer to a specific person or thing that is farther from the speaker. | That is my house. |
| These | Estos / Estas | A demonstrative pronoun used to refer to multiple people or things that are close to the speaker. | These are my books. |
| Those | Esos / Esas | A demonstrative pronoun used to refer to multiple people or things that are farther from the speaker. | Those are my shoes. |
| New | Nuevo / Nueva | Something that has recently come into existence or has been made, acquired, or discovered. | I bought a new car. |
| Match | Partido / Coincidir | A sports competition or game; to pair or correspond. | The soccer match was exciting. / Their interests match perfectly. |
| Look at | Mirar | To direct one's gaze towards something or someone. | Look at the beautiful sunset. |
| End | Fin / Terminar | The final part of something; to bring to a conclusion. | The movie has a happy end. / Please end the meeting. |
| Change | Cambiar | To make or become different. | I want to change my hairstyle. |
| Capitalize | Poner en mayúscula | To write or print in capital letters. | Please capitalize the first letter of each sentence. |
| Baby | Bebé | A very young child or infant. | The baby is sleeping. |
| Kid | Niño / Niña | An informal term for a child. | The kids are having fun at the playground. |
| Man | Hombre | An adult male human being. | The man is reading a newspaper. |
| Woman | Mujer | An adult female human being. | The woman is cooking dinner. |
| Omelette | Tortilla (de huevo) | A dish made from beaten eggs cooked with various ingredients. | I had an omelette for breakfast. |
| Mouse | Ratón | A small rodent; also a computer input device. | The mouse ran across the floor. / Click the mouse to select the icon. |
| Ox | Buey | A domesticated bovine animal used for work or meat. | The ox pulled the cart. |
| Wolf | Lobo | A wild carnivorous mammal related to the dog. | The wolf howled at the moon. |
| Window | Ventana | An opening in a wall or vehicle that allows light and air to enter. | Please open the window. |
| Wife | Esposa | A married woman. | His wife is very kind. |
| Truck | Camión | A large motor vehicle used for transporting goods. | The truck delivered the furniture. |
| Train | Tren | A series of connected vehicles that run on tracks. | The train arrived at the station on time. |
| Tooth | Diente | A hard, calcified structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing. | I brush my teeth every morning. |
| Sentence | Oración | A set of words that express a complete thought. | This is a simple sentence. |
| Scarf | Bufanda | A piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or fashion. | She wore a red scarf. |
| Pencil | Lápiz | A writing instrument made of wood or plastic with a graphite core. | I need a pencil to write. |
| Note | Nota | A brief record of facts, topics, or thoughts. | I wrote a note to remind myself. |
| Nationality | Nacionalidad | The status of belonging to a particular nation. | What is your nationality? |
| Library | Biblioteca | A place where books and other materials are kept for reading or borrowing. | I borrowed a book from the library. |
| Foot | Pie | The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle. | My foot hurts after walking all day. |
| Day | Día | A period of 24 hours; the time between sunrise and sunset. | I work during the day. |
| Bus | Autobús | A large motor vehicle used for transporting passengers. | The bus is late today. |
| Boy | Niño | A male child. | The boy is playing soccer. |
| Book | Libro | A set of written or printed pages bound together. | I am reading a book. |
| Bed | Cama | A piece of furniture for sleeping or resting. | I sleep in my bed at night. |
| I'm from Italy. | Soy de Italia. | Used to indicate one's country of origin. | I'm from Italy. |
| Where are you from? | ¿De dónde eres? | A question asking about someone's country of origin. | Where are you from? |
Possessive adjectives
The possessive adjectives in English are used to show ownership or relationship. They are placed before the noun they modify. In fact, the words "my," "your," "his," "her," "its," "our," and "their" show to whom something belongs.
- My book is on the table.
- I'am looking for your keys.
- His car is very fast.
- She loves her dog.
- The cat licked its paw. (el gato lamió su pata)
- This is our house.
- They are playing with their toys.
Se llaman adjetivos posesivos porque van antes del sustantivo y describen a quién pertenece algo.
Demonstrative
Demonstrative are used to point to specific things. In English, there are four demonstrative pronouns: "this," "that," "these," and "those."
- This is my friend. (singular, cerca)
- That is my house. (singular, lejos)
- These are my books. (plural, cerca)
- Those are my shoes. (plural, lejos)
Dialogue
In the following dialogue, you will see how to use possessive adjectives and demonstrative pronouns in context.
| Personajes | Diálogo |
|---|---|
| Anna | Hi! This is my friend, John. |
| John | Nice to meet you! Is this your car, Anna? |
| Anna | Yes, it is. And that is my house over there. |
| John | Wow! Your house is beautiful. Are those your kids playing in the yard? |
| Anna | Yes, they are. This is my son, Mike, and that is my daughter, Sarah. |
| Mike | Hi! Nice to meet you! |
| Sarah | Hello! Do you want to play with us? |
| John | Sure! I'd love to play with you both. |
I'd: Is the contraction of "I would" or "I had," depending on the context. Significa "yo haría" o "yo había". In this dialogue, it means "I would love to play with you both."
Última actualización: 15-12-2025Links
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