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    Ellos (en. They)

    /ˈeʎos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    pronoun
    It is used to refer to a group of people that does not include the speaker or the interlocutor.
    They are going to the movies tonight.
    Ellos van al cine esta noche.
    It can be used to emphasize the inclusion of several people.
    They themselves prepared dinner.
    Ellos mismos prepararon la cena.
    It is used in sentences that refer to a male subject or a group of subjects of mixed gender.
    They are my friends.
    Ellos son mis amigos.

    Etymology

    The pronoun 'ellos' comes from the Latin 'illi', which means 'those'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    They are
    Phrase used to identify a specific group.
    Ellos son
    With them
    Indicates company or inclusion in a group.
    Con ellos
    They say
    Phrase that introduces what a group asserts.
    Ellos dicen

    Related Words

    They (feminine)
    Feminine plural pronoun that refers to a group of women.
    ellas
    You (plural)
    Plural pronoun used to address a group of people.
    ustedes
    We
    Plural pronoun used to include the speaker in the group.
    nosotros

    Slang Meanings

    They are considered a fun group.
    At the party, they are the life of the party.
    En la fiesta, ellos son la vida.
    It refers to a group of close friends.
    I always go out with them.
    Siempre salgo con ellos.