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.

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

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

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

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!