Cosas (en. Things)

/ˈko.sas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Elements or entities of any kind.
The simplest things are often the most valuable.
Las cosas más simples a menudo son las más valiosas.
Matters or situations.
There are things that cannot be changed.
Hay cosas que no se pueden cambiar.
Everything that exists or is considered as such.
The things of life are sometimes complicated.
Las cosas de la vida son a veces complicadas.

Etymology

From Latin 'cosa', meaning 'thing' or 'matter'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get things done
To perform activities or tasks effectively.
hacer las cosas
to be clear about things
To have clarity in ideas or situations.
las cosas claras
things of life
Referring to common or everyday situations.
cosas de la vida

Related Words

thing
Individual element or unit within a group.
cosa
little thing
Diminutive of thing, often used to refer to something small or in an affectionate way.
cosita
related to things
Relating to things or tangible elements.
cosístico

Slang Meanings

Things that don't matter too much.
Stop worrying about those things.
Deja de preocuparte por esas cosas.
Generic or vague things.
I'm just thinking about things.
Solo estoy pensando en cosas.