ambas
“ambas” means “both” in Spanish (referring to two women or two feminine nouns).
both
Also: both of them
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Mis dos hijas son doctoras. Ambas trabajan en el mismo hospital.
A1My two daughters are doctors. Both of them work in the same hospital.
Las mesas son muy viejas. Necesitamos reemplazar ambas.
A2The tables are very old. We need to replace both (of them).
Ambas propuestas son excelentes, pero solo podemos elegir una.
B1Both proposals are excellent, but we can only choose one.
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Comes directly from the Latin word *ambae*, which was the feminine plural form of *ambo*, meaning 'both.' It has been used in Spanish since its earliest days.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'ambas' and 'los dos/las dos'?
'Ambas' and 'las dos' (the feminine form of 'the two') mean the same thing and are interchangeable. 'Ambas' is usually seen as slightly more formal, but both are common in everyday conversation.
If I am talking about a group of two people, one male and one female, should I use 'ambos' or 'ambas'?
If the group includes even one male, you must use the masculine form, 'ambos,' to refer to the group as a whole. The masculine form is the default for mixed groups.