Todos (en. All)

/ˈto.ðos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Refers to each of the elements of a set without exception.
All the students passed the exam.
Todos los estudiantes aprobaron el examen.
Used to refer to a closed or specific group.
All the team members were present.
Todos los miembros del equipo estuvieron presentes.
Expresses the totality of a set.
Every day is a good day to learn.
Todos los días son buenos para aprender.

Etymology

From Latin 'totus', meaning 'all' or 'whole'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

all together
Indicates that something is done collectively.
todos juntos
every day
Something that happens daily.
todos los días
all at once
Indicates that something is done simultaneously.
todos a la vez

Related Words

all
Meaning 'all' or 'whole'.
todo
all (feminine plural)
Feminine plural form of 'all'.
todas
all (inclusive form)
Inclusive form of 'everyone'.
todes

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to a large group of people informally.
At the party, everyone was there.
En la fiesta estaban todos.
Expression that denotes acceptance or inclusion.
Here, everyone is welcome.
Aquí todos son bienvenidos.