Cada (en. Each)
/ˈkaða/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Indicates that something applies to each of the elements in a group.
Each student must present their project.
Cada estudiante debe presentar su proyecto.
It is used to emphasize the individuality of the elements.
Every time I go to the market, I buy fresh fruits.
Cada vez que voy al mercado, compro frutas frescas.
It can also be used in a temporal sense to refer to each interval.
The train leaves every hour.
El tren sale cada hora.
Etymology
From the Latin 'quot' meaning 'each one' or 'anyone.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
each person
Each person, each individual.
cada cual
increasingly
With continuous increase or growth.
cada vez más
each day
Day after day, in each day.
cada día
Related Words
each one
Indicates individuality in the context of a group.
cada uno
each person
Refers to the individual characteristics of each person.
cada cual
each time
It is used to mention repetitions or increases in time.
cada vez
Slang Meanings
Used in some colloquial contexts to refer to something that is expected or repeated.
At this party, each one does what they want.
En esta fiesta, cada uno hace lo que quiere.
It can imply a generalization in informal discourse.
Each person in their own way.
Cada quien a su manera.