ése
See also: Appendix:Variations of "ese"
Spanish edit
Alternative forms edit
- ese (The unaccented form can function as a pronoun if it can be unambiguously deduced as such from context.)
Etymology edit
The slang sense to refer to a person is, allegedly from urban legend, from South Mexico and became popular slang in pachuco culture [1940s].
Pronunciation edit
Pronoun edit
ése (demonstrative, feminine ésa, neuter eso, masculine plural ésos, feminine plural ésas)
Usage notes edit
The slang sense can be used in any connotation, from affectionate to neutral or pejorative.