todas
/toh-dahs/
Here, 'todas' is used to describe the strawberries, meaning 'all of them' are included.
todas (Adjective)
📝 In Action
Todas las casas de esta calle son blancas.
A1All the houses on this street are white.
He leído todas las novelas de esa autora.
A2I have read all the novels by that author.
Voy a la playa todas las mañanas.
A2I go to the beach every morning.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching is Key!
'Todas' must match the things it describes. Since 'casas' (houses) is feminine and plural, you must use 'todas'.
Don't Forget 'the'
Unlike the English word 'all', the Spanish 'todas' is almost always followed by 'las' (the). Think of it as 'all the' not just 'all'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Todo' for Feminine Words
Mistake: "Todo las chicas están aquí."
Correction: Todas las chicas están aquí. 'Todas' is the form you need for groups of girls, women, or feminine things.
⭐ Usage Tips
Emphasizing a Group
Use 'todas' to emphasize that you're talking about the entire group without any exceptions. It's stronger than just saying 'las chicas'.
Used by itself, 'todas' can mean 'all of them' or 'everyone' when you're talking about a group of females.
todas (Pronoun)
📝 In Action
¿Dónde están las chicas? Todas están en el parque.
A1Where are the girls? All of them are at the park.
Invité a mis amigas y vinieron todas.
A2I invited my friends and they all came.
De estas opciones, me gustan todas.
B1Of these options, I like all of them.
💡 Grammar Points
Stands on Its Own
When 'todas' is used this way, it replaces the noun. You don't say 'todas las chicas'; you just say 'todas' because we already know you're talking about the girls.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Verb Match
Mistake: "Todas está aquí."
Correction: Todas están aquí. 'Todas' means 'all of them' (which is plural), so the verb needs to be in the plural form 'están'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Answering Questions Quickly
This is a great shortcut. If someone asks '¿Cuáles galletas quieres?' (Which cookies do you want?), you can simply answer '¡Todas!' (All of them!).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: todas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly says 'All the tables are new'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'todas' and 'todos'?
'Todas' is used for groups of people or things that are all feminine (like 'las chicas', the girls, or 'las sillas', the chairs). 'Todos' is used for groups that are all masculine ('los chicos', the boys) or mixed groups of masculine and feminine ('los chicos y las chicas').
Can I say 'todas de las chicas'?
While you might hear it sometimes, it's much more common and natural to say 'todas las chicas' (all the girls) or just 'todas' (all of them) if it's clear who you're talking about. The 'de' isn't usually necessary.
How is 'todas las mañanas' different from 'cada mañana'?
They are very similar and often interchangeable, both meaning 'every morning'. 'Todas las mañanas' can feel a bit more like you're emphasizing the entire collection of mornings as a whole, while 'cada mañana' (each morning) focuses more on the individual mornings one by one. But in everyday conversation, the difference is very small.