Todas (en. All)

/ˈtoðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Indicates that it refers to the totality of a set.
All people are welcome.
Todas las personas son bienvenidas.
Used to emphasize complete inclusion.
I want all the answers for the exam.
Quiero todas las respuestas para el examen.
Refers to each of the parts in a group.
All the houses on the street are blue.
Todas las casas de la calle son de color azul.

Etymology

From Latin 'tota', which means complete or whole.

Common Phrases and Expressions

all things
Refers to the totality of objects or matters.
todas las cosas
not all
Indicates that something does not apply to the totality.
no todas
every night
Means that it occurs every night without exception.
todas las noches

Related Words

all
Each thing; the whole.
todo
everyone
Plural form that includes all male individuals.
todos
all people
Includes all individuals without distinction.
todas las personas

Slang Meanings

Used in the context of including everyone in a brochure or group.
That party is for everyone, don't miss it.
Esa fiesta es para todas, no te la pierdas.
In some places, it can sarcastically refer to a large crowd.
Everyone is coming to the meeting!
¡Vienen todas a la reunión!