How to Say ‘That one?’ in Portuguese
Esse?
EH-seh
[EH-seh]
💬 Usage Tip: “esse” = that (near you). Another option: “este” (this), “aquele” (that over there).
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Pointing + “Esse?” is very natural in Portuguese—gestures are part of the communication toolkit.
Phrase Breakdown
Esse
[EH-seh]
that one? (near you / previously mentioned)
Demonstrative meaning “that”; often used to confirm a choice: “This one/That one?”
Esse autocarro é o das 10h30?
Is that bus the 10:30 one?
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